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ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK
Main duties of the job
This role is for a casual, part-time Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home. The position involves helping to maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients, ensuring a positive first impression and high standards of maintenance throughout the building and grounds. Duties include providing necessary cover to keep the premises and outdoor areas in excellent condition. Applicants should have prior experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in patient well-being. Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability to various tasks are essential for maintaining the hospital to the highest standards. The role offers a competitive pay rate, flexibility, and educational growth opportunities, with hours and days varying as it covers for staff shortages or absences.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, recognized for its dedication to offering quality care and support to patients. The organization operates various facilities, including care homes, where patient safety and excellent service are priorities. Barchester Healthcare values its employees and is committed to their professional growth, providing ample learning and development opportunities. The company upholds high standards of care, ensuring that all facilities are maintained to create a welcoming and safe environment. Their ethos emphasizes the importance of first impressions, which is reflected in the attentive maintenance of their buildings and surroundings. Joining Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that values compassion, reliability, and flexibility in delivering top-tier care.
Details
- Date posted: 21 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1528813646
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Sherborne, DT9 6EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day.
ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it (such as for annual leave or sick leave), the hours and days you work will vary.
If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in property maintenance and a caring, patient nature.
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £14.80 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 19 Sep 2026.
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