Head of Maintenance - Care Home

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll make sure the facility 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 tasks, from fixing leaks to gardening, and will work closely with the General Manager on budget planning and liaising with contractors.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Shrewsbury involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to gardening and grounds maintenance. You'll also be expected to lead a team, support the General Manager with budget planning, and liaise with external contractors when necessary. The wellbeing of the residents is the top priority, so you'll need to be sensitive to their needs and ensure all work is carried out with care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering first-class care and support to their residents, and the Head of Maintenance role is crucial in maintaining a clean, well-functioning, and welcoming environment. Barchester offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Job responsibilities

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, 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:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
5. 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

• You should have hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and the ability to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks. A full UK driving license, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are also required.

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.