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Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£16.81 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
22 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
24 Jun 2026
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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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients in our care home. This is a flexible, part-time position, catering to needs such as covering annual leave or sickness. Your responsibilities include ensuring the premises and surrounding grounds are well-maintained, thereby supporting the delivery of high-quality care. We require candidates with prior property maintenance experience, a patient and caring nature, and a flexible attitude to handle diverse tasks efficiently. This role offers competitive compensation and access to comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of quality healthcare services in the UK. Specializing in delivering personalized care, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes and rehab centers, ensuring patients receive the best care tailored to their needs. With a focus on building a compassionate and professional team, Barchester offers exciting career opportunities and supports the professional growth of its employees through various development programs. Working with Barchester means engaging in a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives.

Details

  • Date posted: 24 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £16.81 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1520053244
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, York, YO19 4QT, 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.

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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 £16.81 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 22 Aug 2026.

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