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Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

Barchester HealthcareBanbury, OX17 2JL, South East

Salary
£13.78
Contract
Permanent
Location
Banbury, OX17 2JL
Closes
24 October 2026

Overview

This is a NHS role (permanent) with Barchester Healthcare based in Banbury, OX17 2JL. The advertised salary is £13.78. Applications close on 24 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE Part time role 23hrs per week 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.

As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining the safe and attractive surroundings that contribute to the quality of care and support we provide to our residents. Working 23 hours per week, this part-time role requires you to ensure the home gives the right first impression and remains well-maintained. You'll have a variety of tasks to keep you busy, ensuring that the building and grounds are in top condition day in and day out. Successful candidates will need some experience in property maintenance, coupled with a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in serving our residents. This role requires reliability and flexibility in carrying out tasks that meet our high standards. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer competitive pay and an extensive benefits package that includes free training, well-being tools, retail discounts, and more. We also recognize and reward our staff through various schemes, making it an excellent place to work if you value quality care for your loved ones.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK, specializing in delivering personalized care and support to residents in a variety of settings, including care homes and nursing care facilities. The company is committed to fostering a positive environment for both residents and staff, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of care, which is achieved through continuous staff training and development. With an expansive network of care homes across the UK, Barchester Healthcare has established itself as a trusted name in the healthcare sector, dedicated to providing compassionate and professional care. The organisation values staff contributions and recognizes their hard work and dedication with various reward and recognition programmes. Working at Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that is passionate about providing top-quality care services to its residents.

Part time role 23hrs per week

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 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.

8765

Part time role 23hrs per week

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 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.

8765

  • Experience in property maintenance and an interest in caring for residents.
  • Experience in property maintenance and an interest in caring for residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Banbury

OX17 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Banbury

OX17 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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