ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at The Wheatlands 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 expe
As a Head of Maintenance at The Wheatlands care home, your role is to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment for residents and staff. It's about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, part of delivering first-class care and support. The role offers variety, encompassing various tasks within the care home building and the gardens and grounds. This might involve fixing a leaky tap or planting new bulbs. You'll work alone, lead a team, and support the General Manager with budget planning. You'll also liaise with contractors for jobs outside the expertise of your team. The wellbeing of residents is your priority, ensuring all work is sensitive to their needs. You'll have experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill. Reliability and flexibility regarding working hours are essential. A full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus sector-leading benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and more.
Barchester Healthcare is a provider of care services in the UK, offering residential and nursing care across its network of care homes. The company is committed to delivering first-class care and support, creating welcoming environments for residents. Employees at Barchester Healthcare can expect a variety of roles and responsibilities tailored to ensuring the optimal wellbeing of residents. The company values reliability, flexibility, and a dedication to high standards of care. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits, including training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, and various discounts. Barchester Healthcare aims to maintain a supportive and rewarding work environment, where staff can develop their skills while contributing to the quality care provided to residents.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Maintenance at The Wheatlands 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.
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.