Maintenance Assistant/Gardener - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. We take real pride in the quality and appearance of our homes. We also know that our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. That's why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. You'll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents in this varied and fulfilling role. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, you'll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. We'll also look for a caring, patient nature and a genuine interest in the people we support. At Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role.

Main duties of the job

In this role as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener at a Barchester care home, your primary responsibility is to help create a safe and attractive environment for residents, enhancing the quality of care and support they receive. Barchester places great value on the appearance of its homes and the enjoyment of its grounds by residents and visitors. Your role is crucial in maintaining the buildings and gardens to high standards, positively impacting resident lives in this diverse role. Applicants should possess prior maintenance and gardening experience, alongside a caring and patient nature, demonstrating genuine interest in supporting others. Barchester offers opportunities for career and skill development through dedicated training programs, ensuring you perform your role with confidence.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality healthcare support services in care homes across the UK. With a commitment to creating safe and pleasant environments, the organisation prioritizes resident and visitor experiences by maintaining exceptional home appearances and enjoyable grounds. Barchester values its staff, recognizing their contributions to overall resident well-being. It offers competitive pay and a leading benefits package, including free training, development programs, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee reward schemes. Barchester is dedicated to fostering an environment where staff can excel professionally while providing residents with the outstanding care they deserve.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.01 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524781020
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dalkeith, EH22 2AH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. We take real pride in the quality and appearance of our homes. We also know that our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. That's why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. You'll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents in this varied and fulfilling role.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, you'll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. We'll also look for a caring, patient nature and a genuine interest in the people we support. At Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role.

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.