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.
Main duties of the job As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff. Your role includes managing diverse tasks within the care home and its grounds, such as repairing and gardening. Comfort with working independently, team leadership, and budget planning support for the General Manager are essential. Liaising with contractors on specialized tasks is also part of the job. Prior hands-on maintenance experience and at least one trade skill are required. Ideally, you should be capable of a wide range of maintenance activities. Additionally, reliability, flexibility in working hours, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are important for this role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a major provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality services to residents. Their care homes offer a range of services tailored to individual needs, ensuring residents receive first-class care and support. As a leading name in the care sector, Barchester Healthcare values the creation of warm and welcoming environments where residents feel at home and staff are able to perform their duties effectively. They emphasize the importance of a well-maintained and clean setting as part of their dedication to quality care, ensuring residents receive the respect and attention they deserve. With a commitment to training, development, and employee wellbeing, Barchester Healthcare strives to maintain high standards and employee satisfaction.
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 with at least one trade skill, full UK driving license, 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
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)