Head of Maintenance - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 01 June 2025

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Job summary

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring the care home environment is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for both residents and staff. You'll handle a wide range of maintenance tasks, from fixing plumbing issues to gardening work, and will also liaise with contractors for larger jobs. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, flexibility, and a strong focus on the wellbeing of the residents.

Main duties of the job

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 tasks ranging from fixing a leaky tap to planting new bulbs in the garden. You'll also be responsible for leading a team, supporting the General Manager with budget planning, and liaising with contractors.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and have a strong focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to their residents. Barchester is committed to investing in their staff and providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1273017693

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bank - 0 hours role. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bank - 0 hours role. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 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

Essential

  • The role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires hands-on experience in property maintenance, with at least one trade skill and the ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should also have 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

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1273017693

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


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