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 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.
Main duties of the job The Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home ensures a clean and well-maintained environment, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include performing various maintenance tasks within the building and gardens, working independently and leading a team. The role involves supporting the General Manager in budget planning and liaising with contractors for specialized tasks. Prioritizing residents' wellbeing, the position requires sensitivity in work execution. Candidates should possess hands-on property maintenance experience, one trade skill, and ideally the ability to manage diverse tasks. Reliability, flexible working hours, a full UK driving licence, and IT literacy are essential.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates a network of care homes and healthcare services across the UK, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to residents. With a focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Barchester Healthcare ensures that facilities are well-maintained and staff receive proper training and development. The organisation values its employees, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and rewards packages, including access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs. Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering the kind of quality care it would expect for its own loved ones.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hands-on experience of property maintenance, at least one trade skill, GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent, full UK driving licence, IT literacy.
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
Stourbridge
DY8 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)