Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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 is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working to ensure our care home environments are safe and meet the high standards needed for patient care. You will be responsible for maintaining the building and grounds, ensuring they are visually appealing and well-maintained at all times. A background in property maintenance is necessary for this role, along with a patient and caring nature. You must be flexible and willing to handle a variety of tasks. Barchester offers a competetive pay structure and provides learning and development opportunities. This Bank position implies that work hours and days will vary based on needs like covering for annual or sick leaves.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider known for its commitment to offering exceptional care to individuals across the nation. Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that their staff grows and develops professionally, emphasizing continuous learning opportunities and flexible working roles to accommodate diverse lifestyles and personal responsibilities. The company is known for its supportive work environment where staff members are appreciated and considered integral to the high-standard care delivered. Operating care homes across the nation, Barchester Healthcare invests in their facilities ensuring they are welcoming, well-maintained, and equipped with resources necessary for high-quality care and a respectful environment.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522796190
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Torquay, TQ1 1RR, 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.