# Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant-bank-care-home/26cab235-912b-4442-8312-9af012a8a227 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant-bank-care-home/26cab235-912b-4442-8312-9af012a8a227.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.50 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T15:05:35.819Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-5941?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1511336896&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This 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 YOU You'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 PACKAGE As 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. ### Main duties of the job This role as a Bank Maintenance Assistant offers casual, part-time work with flexible hours. The position involves maintaining a care home environment, ensuring it is safe and attractive for the patients who receive quality care and support. The role involves a range of tasks aimed at maintaining the building and grounds in top condition. Prospective candidates need experience in property maintenance and must exhibit a patient, caring nature with a genuine interest in caring for patients. Flexibility, reliability, and readiness to tackle various tasks are crucial. The rewards package includes competitive pay and opportunities for free learning and development. The role requires providing cover as needed, so work hours and days may vary. This position is rewarding for those wishing to use their maintenance skills in a healthcare setting committed to exceptional quality care. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a significant player in the UK's health and social care services sector. They operate a network of care homes and hospitals, providing residential and nursing care services while maintaining a strong focus on quality care tailored to individual needs. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes creating an environment that supports both residents and staff, ensuring that care homes are safe, attractive, and conducive to high-quality care. Learning and professional development are integral to their philosophy, supporting employees with training to enhance their career growth. Their facilities are designed to offer the best possible care to patients, focusing on a welcoming atmosphere that meets the standards of comfort and dignity expected by those they care for. They offer various job roles, emphasizing flexibility, especially in roles requiring occasional cover, like the Bank Maintenance Assistant. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.50 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1511336896 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Preston, PR2 9GA, 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** - Some experience in property maintenance is required, along with a patient and caring nature, flexibility, and reliability. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.