ExtraCare Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village

17/03/2026

We are so PROUD to announce that Tracy our Wonderful Village Receptionist won an award at ExtraCare Staff Awards yesterday. She won the "Stewart Walsh Unsung Hero Award". And I'm sure you will agree with us that she definitely deserves this award. She is our one in a million. The heart of the Village.❤️💚❤️💚❤️

17/03/2026

Looking to Volunteer here at Hughenden Gardens Village.

We are looking for Wellbeing Ambassadors

Please read below for details
If this is something you are interested and would like to volunteer with us. please contact Emma on: 01494 928649 or email : emma.richardson@extracare.org.uk

16/03/2026

Another of our wonderful residents

The bond between a mother and her children is something truly special 🩷

For Janet and her son Graeme, staying connected and knowing she is happy and supported means everything. Graeme lives nearby to his mum and says he and his brothers feel reassured about where Janet now calls home at our Hughenden Gardens Village.

Knowing that their mum is part of a vibrant community that’s safe, with secure access and regular welfare checks, gives them real reassurance. It’s that sense of connection, happiness and peace of mind for Janet and her family that means so much.

Read about our resident stories and how their lives have changed for the better: https://ow.ly/pL7I50Yu6mB

16/03/2026

Staff Awards Tonight!
Don’t our staff scrub up well! All looking stunning. Let’s wish them luck. 🍀

15/03/2026

Happy Mothers Day Everyone! Have a great day.

14/03/2026

We have a fresh fruit and veg stall here today and every Saturday 11am till 2pm. Reception smells lovely of all fresh produce.

11/03/2026

Today was the end of an era here at Hughenden Joe Boake is retiring. He’s been here since before the building was properly built. Over eight years ago. He will be missed! But maybe not his bad dad jokes. Good luck with your retirement. Thank you for all your hard work.

09/03/2026

Just a normal Monday at Hughenden Gardens Village! Fitness with a twist!

08/03/2026

Another of our wonderful residents!

After a traumatic brain injury left her unable to speak, Tina discovered BSL and rebuilt her confidence one sign at a time. Now she’s inspiring a whole community at Hughenden Gardens to embrace inclusive communication.

05/03/2026

We are currently looking for a fruit and vegetable supplier, bakery, fish monger & butcher who would be interested in running a stall at Hughenden Gardens Village on a weekly basis. If this is a service you are able to offer, please let us know and we would be happy to provide further details!

03/03/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Facilities Maintenance Assistant
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are currently recruiting a Facilities Maintenance Assistant at their Hughenden Gardens Village location. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to join our friendly, dedicated team at Hughenden Gardens Village to support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people”.
Benefits include:
• 33 days annual leave (FTE) pro-rata for part-time
• Buy and sell holiday
• Free life insurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Attendance reward
• Free use of on-site gym
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance
Role Details:
• Role: Facilities Maintenance Assistant
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (occasional out-of-hour cover required)
• Salary: £28,431 per annum
• Location: Hughenden Gardens Village, HP13 5GD
What will you do as our Facilities Maintenance Assistant?
• Undertake preventive maintenance duties in the resident’s apartments and in the communal areas.
• Be pro-active in the management of void properties, ensure water quality checks and general repairs are undertaken.
• Work with contractors on-site to improve own knowledge of systems and to ensure that they are working to risk assessments provided.
• Record repair requests and defects.
• Attend site on a rota basis in the event of an emergency situation outside of your normal working hours.
• Carry out a handy-person service for the residents, anything from picture hanging to assembling flat pack furniture.
Person Specification:
• Ideally, a facilities background in a multi-dwelling building.
• Skills in carpentry and plumbing.
• Flexible to support the village during emergency situations and outside of normal working hours as required on a rota basis.
• To take responsibility for the repairs and maintenance service with your team on-site.
• Have a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel to maintain a system for logging maintenance requests.
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including empathy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Committed to health and safety. COSHH or IOSHH desirable.
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
If you want to make a difference to peoples’ lives, then please apply for the role of Facilities Maintenance Assistant today. We look forward to reviewing your application.
• Closing date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
• Proposed interview dates: TBC
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advertisement early.

Please apply only via the web site. no applications will be taken from post or inbox

https://careers.extracare.org.uk/job/840743

03/03/2026

Ima is back!!!
Eyes down!!
Tickets can be purchased from Bette-Ro’s Hair Salon with in the village.