Job Summary
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure the care home has a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. You'll be responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks within the care home building, as well as in the gardens and grounds.
Main Duties of the Job
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.
About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering first-class care and support to its residents. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing thousands of dedicated staff members.
Date Posted
28 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
£38,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number
1249874341
Job Locations
Barchester Healthcare, Seaford, BN25 3DG
Job Responsibilities
As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. 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
* This role also calls for 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, Seaford, BN25 3DG
Employer's Website
https://www.barchester.com/
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