# 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/aed8ab05-21ed-4ecc-bb34-c77ac67452b6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-assistant-care-home/aed8ab05-21ed-4ecc-bb34-c77ac67452b6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.40 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-14T15:03:02.784Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6406?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1515812557&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 ### Main duties of the job The role of a Maintenance Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves creating safe and attractive surroundings for residents, ensuring that every area is well-maintained. The position requires someone with property maintenance experience, a patient and caring nature, alongside a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing. Tasks will be diverse, focused on keeping the home to the highest maintenance standards. Employees are rewarded with competitive pay and sector-leading benefits including free training, development opportunities, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This role requires attention to detail and a range of skills. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of quality care services in the UK, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of support and residential care to its clients. The company prides itself on the well-being and satisfaction of its residents, ensuring that each care home provides a safe and nurturing environment. Barchester Healthcare invests heavily in the development and welfare of its employees, offering comprehensive training and a supportive work culture. It is committed to maintaining excellent facilities and services across all its care homes, reinforcing its reputation for quality care. ### Details - Date posted: 13 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.40 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1515812557 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bath, BS39 7BD, 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description The role of a Maintenance Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves creating safe and attractive surroundings for residents, ensuring that every area is well-maintained. The position requires someone with property maintenance experience, a patient and caring nature, alongside a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing. Tasks will be diverse, focused on keeping the home to the highest maintenance standards. Employees are rewarded with competitive pay and sector-leading benefits including free training, development opportunities, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This role requires attention to detail and a range of skills. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in property maintenance, reliability, patience, and a caring nature are essential qualifications for the role of a Maintenance Assistant. ## 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.