About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support. You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team. ABOUT YOU The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hand
Main duties of the job As the Head of Maintenance at Barchester care home, your primary role is to ensure a clean, well-maintained environment contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for residents and efficient working conditions for staff. Expect a diverse range of tasks involving building, gardens, and grounds maintenance, from plumbing repairs to gardening. Comfort in solo work, team leadership, and assisting in budget planning is essential. You will also coordinate with contractors for tasks beyond your team's expertise. Prioritizing residents' wellbeing is crucial, with experience in property maintenance expected, including at least one trade skill, and ideally, a wide range of maintenance capabilities. Reliability and flexibility in working hours, a full UK driving license, IT skills, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required. In return, the role offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including training, well-being tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes.
About us Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing first-class care and support in a warm, welcoming environment. As a leading care home provider, Barchester focuses on the quality care that meets the standards you would expect for your loved ones. Their commitment to delivering excellent care is reflected in their emphasis on creating a home-like atmosphere for residents. This organization values the contribution of its staff in maintaining these standards and provides ample support and development opportunities. Barchester offers a wide range of roles in their care homes, underpinned by a supportive benefits package that acknowledges the dedication of their employees. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Barchester aims to foster a collaborative and respectful workplace culture. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer a rewarding work environment for those wanting to make a significant difference in peoples lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our commitment to delivering first-class care and support.
You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us. You'll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We'll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.
ABOUT YOUThe wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance at Barchester you'll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
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 maintenance 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, full UK driving licence, IT literacy, GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
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 details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
West Parley
BH22 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)