At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain our care home and gardens, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Company: Bethesda Care Home & Hospice, dedicated to caring for residents and patients.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, generous leave, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a caring community and enjoy a fulfilling role with growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or gardening, practical skills, and a friendly attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Join Our Team at Bethesda Care Home & Hospice
Bethesda Care Home & Hospice is seeking a reliable, practical, and caring Handyperson/Gardener to help maintain our buildings and beautiful outdoor spaces.
This is an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents, patients, visitors, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and repair work throughout the care home and hospice.
- Perform routine safety checks and report any maintenance issues.
- Maintain the gardens, lawns, flower beds, hedges, and outdoor areas to a high standard.
- Ensure pathways, entrances, and outdoor spaces are clean, tidy, and safe.
- Undertake painting, decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor electrical maintenance (where competent).
- Assist with setting up rooms and moving furniture and equipment as required.
- Liaise with external contractors and oversee their work when necessary.
- Maintain maintenance records and ensure work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.
- Support emergency maintenance needs as they arise.
- Contribute to creating a pleasant, dignified environment for everyone using our services.
About You
We are looking for someone who
- Has previous experience in general building maintenance, property care, gardening, or a similar role.
- Is practical, organised, and able to work independently.
- Has a good understanding of health and safety practices.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Is friendly, approachable, and respectful when working around residents, patients, families, and colleagues.
- Can prioritise tasks and respond flexibly to changing needs.
- Holds a full clean driving licence
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
- Competitive salary.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Workplace pension.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- PPE provided (where applicable).
- Closing Date Friday 24 July 2026
Bethesda Care Home & Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a PVG check and provide satisfactory references.
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Handyperson/Gardener - 480340 in Stornoway employer: Bethesda Care Home & Hospice
At Bethesda Care Home & Hospice, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and friendly work environment where every team member can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients. As a Handyperson/Gardener, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous annual leave, and opportunities for training and development, all while working in a beautiful setting that values dignity and respect for everyone involved. Join us in creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, where your practical skills and caring nature will truly shine.
Contact Details:
Bethesda Care Home & Hospice Recruitment Team
