Head of Maintenance - Care Home
Job Description
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'
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 that residents feel at home and staff can perform their duties effectively. This involves creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as part of delivering first-class care and support. The role offers variety, involving tasks within the care home building and its gardens and grounds, including fixing leaks and planting bulbs. Responsibilities include working alone, leading a team, supporting the General Manager with budget planning, and liaising with contractors on specialized jobs. The wellbeing of residents is a priority, requiring work executed with sensitivity to their needs. Hands-on experience in property maintenance is essential, along with at least one trade skill and ideally the ability to perform a range of maintenance tasks. The role requires reliability, flexibility in working hours, a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and qualification in Maths and English.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support in its care homes. The organisation ensures a comfortable and well-maintained environment for residents, aiming to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As a leading provider of care, Barchester places great emphasis on the quality of service and the wellbeing of its residents. This commitment extends to staff as well, offering a rewarding and supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development. Barchester Healthcare values expertise in maintenance and people skills, providing a platform for staff to excel while making a difference in the care sector.
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, 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
Fareham
PO14 2NF
United Kingdom
