As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff. You'll undertake a variety of maintenance tasks, from fixing leaks to gardening, and will also be responsible for managing a team and liaising with contractors.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Swindon involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the entire care home facility, including the building, grounds, and gardens. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from repairing a leaky tap to planting new flowers. You'll also be expected to lead a team of maintenance staff, manage the annual budget, and coordinate with external contractors when necessary. The role requires someone with hands-on maintenance experience, practical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in ensuring the care home environment is well-maintained and welcoming.
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
* The role requires at least one trade skill, such as plumbing or electrical work, as well as experience in property maintenance. You should also have good IT skills, a full UK driving licence, 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.
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