Head of Maintenance - Care HomeNHS

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'll have at least one trade skill and, ideal

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Maintenance at Barchester care home, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and well-maintained environment, ensuring that residents feel at home, and staff can perform their duties effectively. This role involves a variety of tasks within the care home building and in the gardens and grounds. Responsibilities may include fixing leaks, planting new bulbs, working independently, leading a team, and supporting the General Manager with budget planning. Additionally, you will need to communicate with contractors for tasks that your team cannot handle. The position requires a focus on the wellbeing of residents, ensuring all work is performed with sensitivity to their needs. A candidate for this role should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, possess at least one trade skill, and ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. Reliability, flexibility with working hours, a full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are essential.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a reputable company that operates care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering first-class care and support to their residents, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As an organization, Barchester Healthcare values the wellbeing of both residents and staff, aiming to provide an environment where both can thrive. They offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and employee rewards such as 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards.' Barchester Healthcare prioritizes quality care and places emphasis on hiring individuals who are dedicated to providing the level of care they would expect for their loved ones.