Peripatetic Head of Maintenance
Job Description
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll travel across your region to 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 ha
Main duties of the job
As a Peripatetic Head of Maintenance at Barchester Healthcare, you are responsible for maintaining a clean and well-maintained environment across various care homes in Bristol. You will perform tasks both inside the care home and in its gardens and grounds, from fixing leaks to planting bulbs. Leading a team, you will support the General Manager with budget planning and coordinate with contractors for specialized tasks. The role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, a UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English. You are expected to be reliable and flexible with working hours and contribute to the wellbeing of residents, ensuring all tasks are conducted sensitively to their needs. The competitive pay comes with a comprehensive rewards package including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and special rewards for outstanding performance and long service.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care, operating care homes across the UK. The organisation is committed to delivering first-class care and support to its residents, ensuring that they feel at home. With a focus on creating welcoming environments, Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive care services, including nursing, dementia, and specialist care for adults with diverse needs. The organisation values its staff, offering them extensive training and development opportunities to grow within the company. It also acknowledges hard work through various reward and recognition programs, aiming to maintain a motivated and dedicated workforce. Barchester Healthcare prioritizes the wellbeing of both its residents and staff, ensuring that the working and living environments are clean, safe, and maintained to high standards. With an overarching mission to provide quality care similar to what one would expect for their loved ones, Barchester stands as a rewarding place to work.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Peripatetic Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll travel across your region to 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. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
REWARDS PACKAGE In 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
- With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you'll have at least one trade skill, a 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
Bristol
BS16 1AH
United Kingdom
