Posted 07 February, 2026

Maintenance

Layden Court Care Home South Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £13.00 per hour negotiable
  • Role Maintenance / Handyperson
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Rotherham, South Yorkshire
  • Job Reference Maintenance 1

Job summary

Layden Court Care Home in Maltby is seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Person to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a 92-bed care home providing high-quality care in a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment. We are proud of our welcoming residents, supportive families, and dedicated staff team.

Job Details

  • Hours: 35–40 hours per week

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Pay: £13 per hour

  • Working Pattern: Alternate weekends required

  • Team: You will work alongside another maintenance colleague, with occasional overlap of shifts

Role Overview

The Maintenance Person will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the care home, ensuring the environment remains safe, compliant, and well presented in line with CQC standards.

You will play a key role in supporting resident safety, dignity, and wellbeing by maintaining the building, equipment, and grounds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor improvements

  • Complete routine health & safety checks and planned preventative maintenance

  • Report, record, and respond to maintenance issues promptly

  • Support compliance with health & safety, infection control, fire safety, and water hygiene requirements

  • Work respectfully around residents, families, and staff

  • Liaise with external contractors when required

  • Ensure all work is completed in line with company policies and CQC regulations

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, or facilities role

  • Ability to maintain a safe environment within a regulated care setting

  • Working knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk assessments

  • Understanding of infection prevention and control

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Good communication and record-keeping skills

  • Willingness to work alternate weekends

  • Physically able to carry out the role, including manual handling

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience working in a care home or healthcare environment

  • Knowledge of COSHH, fire safety, legionella, emergency lighting, and water hygiene

  • Relevant maintenance or trade qualifications

  • Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems

  • Understanding of CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)

  • Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

  • Supportive management and team environment

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Job security within a well-established care home

  • Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ daily lives

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Sarah Mills
Administrator
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Skills / Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a maintenance
  • or facilities role
  • Basic skills in plumbing
  • and general repairs
  • Ability to carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • report
  • and reduce risks
  • Understanding of infection prevention and control
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to complete maintenance records and checklists
  • Professional and respectful approach when working around residents
  • Physically able to carry out the role
  • including manual handling
  • Willingness to work alternate weekends
  • Willingness to complete mandatory training
  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting (desirable)
  • Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable)