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Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£15 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
09 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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 developm

Main duties of the job

This role is a part-time, casual position offering flexible working. As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, the task involves creating a safe and attractive environment to ensure quality care and support for patients. Responsibilities include maintaining the homes well to give a good first impression, and ensuring every area is well-maintained. The job offers variety by providing cover to keep the building and grounds at their best. The ideal candidate needs some property maintenance experience, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the patients. Flexibility and reliability are crucial, with tasks focused on maintaining the hospital to the highest standards. Competitive pay, flexibility, and learning opportunities are part of the reward package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, dedicated to offering quality care to its patients. They focus on creating a safe and attractive environment for those in their care, ensuring that every facility is well-maintained and welcoming. Barchester Healthcare values its employees' growth, offering numerous learning and development opportunities. The company understands the importance of flexibility, especially in temporary roles, and aims to provide its employees with a rewarding experience. Their commitment extends to maintaining their homes to a high standard, benefiting both staff and patients.

Details

  • Date posted: 09 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £15 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1525070272
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, York, YO30 5PD, 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 is required, along with a patient and caring nature. A genuine interest in patient care is essential, along with flexibility and reliability.

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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 £15 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.

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