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 prop
Main duties of the job As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment so residents feel at home and staff can perform their duties efficiently. Your role includes creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as this is part of our commitment to providing top-notch care and support. Expect variety in your role; tasks will range from fixing a leaky tap to gardening. Comfort with working alone, leading a team, and assisting the General Manager with budget planning is a must. Liaising with contractors for tasks beyond your team's expertise is also required. Your main priority will be resident wellbeing, ensuring all work is done sensitively to meet their needs. With hands-on property maintenance experience, you'll possess at least one trade skill and ideally a wide range of maintenance task abilities. Reliability and flexibility in working hours are necessary. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent are required.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leader in the UK care sector, providing top-notch care and support to residents across numerous care homes. With a focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Barchester strives to ensure that residents feel comfortable and at home while ensuring that staff members are well supported in their roles. The organisation values a clean and well-maintained environment, which is essential for delivering first-class care. Barchester places a strong emphasis on employee development, offering free training and development opportunities to enhance their skills. The organisation also encourages wellbeing and provides access to various support tools and retail discounts. With a rewarding referral and recognition program, Barchester fosters a culture of appreciation and growth for its valued team members.
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 in property maintenance with at least one trade skill, full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and 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
Preston
PR2 3WQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)