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 hands-on
Main duties of the job
As a Peripatetic Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment across different locations. This role involves varied tasks such as fixing maintenance issues within the building and handling garden tasks. You will need to be comfortable working independently and leading a team, while also assisting the General Manager with budget planning. Liaising with contractors for jobs outside of your team's expertise is also a key part of the role. The role demands sensitivity to the residents' needs, reliability, and flexibility in working hours. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English are essential requirements. The job offers a competitive hourly pay of £15.50 with various benefits such as training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and employee recognition programs.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider focusing on offering quality care and support in a variety of settings such as care homes and hospitals. They are dedicated to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment that enables both the residents and the staff to feel at home. Through a commitment to first-class care, Barchester emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and well-kept setting, ensuring that all facilities are in excellent condition. Employees at Barchester are valued and rewarded for their dedication through competitive pay structures and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hands-on experience in property maintenance, at least one trade skill, reliable and flexible, full UK driving licence, IT literacy, GCSEs in Maths and English.
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
Newport
PO30 2EP
