Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents 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. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure 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 Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail 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

As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is vital in creating a safe, well-maintained environment for residents. The position involves ensuring the care home leaves a positive first impression and sustaining high standards throughout the premises. The Maintenance Assistant position offers a varied workday, with tasks that include maintaining the building and grounds. To succeed, experience in property maintenance is necessary, accompanied by a patient and caring attitude with a genuine enthusiasm for resident welfare. Reliability and adaptability in handling multiple tasks are key attributes for maintaining home standards. Barchester Healthcare values dedication by offering a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package that includes training and development, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referrals, monthly employee recognition, and long service awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care homes, focusing on delivering exemplary care and support to residents. As an employer, Barchester prioritizes creating a pleasant and functional living environment that reflects the quality of care offered to its residents. The organisation values employees who exhibit attention to detail and a genuine interest in enhancing the well-being of others. Barchester supports its workforce with industry-leading benefits, including professional development opportunities and recognition schemes to appreciate the hard work and dedication of their team members. Barchester Healthcare strives to embody the type of care individuals would want for their loved ones, ensuring that both employees and residents can thrive in a nurturing atmosphere.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.74 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511390606
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Guildford, GU3 3LQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents 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. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure 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 Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail 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.