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Maintenance Assistant/Gardener - Care HomeNHS

Dalkeith, EH22 2AH Permanent £13.01
Posted 30 July 2026 Closing date 28 September 2026
Eskbank Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Picardy Place (Edinburgh Trams) (6.5 miles, direct) Park & Ride (17.2 miles, direct)

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

Main duties of the job

As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create 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. Our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. Your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be important. You'll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to our residents' lives in this varied and fulfilling role.

Job description

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing the best level of care to its residents. With a focus on ensuring safe and attractive surroundings, Barchester sets high standards for the quality and appearance of its care homes. They believe in the importance of their grounds as a source of enjoyment for residents and their visitors. Employees like the Maintenance Assistant/Gardener play a vital role in maintaining these standards, ensuring that the physical environment contributes positively to the residents' quality of life. Barchester also offers employees opportunities for career development through their training programs.

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