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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 o
Main duties of the job
As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener at a Barchester care home, you will help to create a safe and attractive environment for the residents. This role involves maintaining both the buildings and gardens to high standards, ensuring that the facilities create a positive first impression. Previous experience in maintenance and gardening is required, along with a caring and patient nature. Barchester offers opportunities for career development and skills enhancement through its training programs. The role is fulfilling and varied, directly impacting the quality of life for the residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a company dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for its residents across various care homes. They take pride in the appearance and maintenance of their facilities, ensuring that they meet the highest standards. Barchester values its employees and offers continuous development opportunities through comprehensive training programs. The company is committed to creating a supportive and enjoyable environment for both the residents and their visitors. Barchester Healthcare aims to provide the level of care and respect they would want for their own loved ones.
Details
- Date posted: 14 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1526422237
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Brackley, NN13 6JZ, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in maintenance and gardening required. A caring and patient nature with an interest in supporting people is essential. Opportunities for developing skills further through training programs are offered by Barchester.
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant/Gardener - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Sep 2026.
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