At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a clean, well-maintained environment for residents and staff in a care home.
- Company: Barchester, dedicated to delivering first-class care and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, wellbeing tools, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours, team leadership opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your maintenance skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on property maintenance experience and at least one trade skill required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. 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.
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).
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
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.
Locations
Care Home Maintenance in Kent, Newington employer: Barchester Healthcare
Barchester is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both residents and staff, fostering a warm and welcoming environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from free training, a range of retail discounts, and recognition through our Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work culture that values your contributions.
