# Maintenance Assistant - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant-care-home/8595c7f8-cf6f-4c7e-80bb-7bdbddc1b89c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant-care-home/8595c7f8-cf6f-4c7e-80bb-7bdbddc1b89c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:02:13.354Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6172?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1513128147&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary This role is working 20 hours per week across three working days 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 ### Main duties of the job This role involves working as a Maintenance Assistant within a Barchester care home, where your responsibilities include ensuring the environment is safe and well-maintained for the residents. You'll undertake various tasks in maintaining both the building and its grounds. Experience in property maintenance is required, along with a patient and caring attitude towards the residents. Reliability and the ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks are essential to keep the home well-maintained. In return, you'll receive competitive pay, free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and recognition through 'Employee of the Month' rewards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to providing quality care for residents within its care homes. With a focus on creating safe and aesthetically pleasing environments, Barchester ensures that the standards of care are maintained at the highest level. Employees are valued through a competitive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various retail savings. Barchester also actively encourages a positive working environment through their recognition schemes, such as 'Employee of the Month.' The organisation places significant importance on creating a supportive atmosphere for both employees and residents alike. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1513128147 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dudley, DY1 3EA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities This role is working 20 hours per week across three working days 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. ## Job Details This role is working 20 hours per week across three working days 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 ## Job Description This role involves working as a Maintenance Assistant within a Barchester care home, where your responsibilities include ensuring the environment is safe and well-maintained for the residents. You'll undertake various tasks in maintaining both the building and its grounds. Experience in property maintenance is required, along with a patient and caring attitude towards the residents. Reliability and the ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks are essential to keep the home well-maintained. In return, you'll receive competitive pay, free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and recognition through 'Employee of the Month' rewards. ## Responsibilities This role is working 20 hours per week across three working days 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role. ## 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.