Head of Maintenance - Care Home inStoke on Trent inStoke on Trent PUBLISHED THU 5 DEC 2024

As a Head of Maintenance at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs effectively. You'll handle a variety of tasks, from fixing a leaky tap to gardening, and work closely with the General Manager to manage the annual budget. This is a hands-on role that requires strong maintenance skills, flexibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

The Head of Maintenance role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Stoke on Trent involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the care home's facilities, including the building, gardens, and grounds. You'll be responsible for a range of tasks, from minor repairs to larger projects, and will need to work both independently and as part of a team. Liaising with contractors and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning are also key aspects of the role. The wellbeing of residents is the top priority, so you'll need to be sensitive to their needs and ensure all work is carried out with their best interests in mind.

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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'

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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.