Job Description

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager

Reports to:

Home Manager

Join our friendly team at Kestrel Grove Care Home as our Maintenance Manager, helping keep our residents safe and comfortable in a warm, homely environment. You will lead on all planned and reactive maintenance, making a real difference every day.

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide maintenance services in accordance with current best practice, to the organisation's policy, procedures, and agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Home Manager. To action both planned and reactive maintenance issues which arise in the home, and be able to prioritise in terms of urgency.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Maintenance Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Carrying out routine statutory checks at the required frequency Ensuring accurate timely documentation of all routine checks Reporting any issues identified to the Home Manager Undertaking painting and redecoration when requested and required in order to maintain the standard of the home Liaising with external contractors to ensure mandatory service checks are completed at the required frequency Liaising with the Home Manager and the Group Estates Manager regarding any maintenance issues or projects within the home Implementing all necessary actions to meet and maintain the home's maintenance standards Systematically solving day-to-day issues which arise within the home and your scope of competence Maintaining clear records of all identified defects or faults, and their subsequent repair/redress Promoting and protecting the welfare of residents at all times

Working with Others:

Developing effective working relationships with other colleagues at the home Developing effective working relationships with contractors who provide a service to the home Implementing and maintaining the home's quality assurance programme, as directed Support the induction of new employees at the home, as required Communicate appropriately and in a person-centred way with residents

Personal and Professional Development:

Completing mandatory training and any other training, as directed by the Home Manager Taking responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews To maintain appropriate maintenance skills, including undertaking training and development which may, from time-to-time, be required

Person Specification

Essential:

Proficient Writing Skills - ability to make accurate, legible maintenance records and assist in the formulation of maintenance policies and procedures, when required Good command of English - both written and spoken Communication Skills - ability to communicate effectively with residents, their visitors and other staff, including attendance and representation at Heads of Departments meetings Building Maintenance Skills, such as plumbing, joinery and plastering skills Painting and decorating skills Previous experience of working in a maintenance role
Desirable:

Health and safety knowledge pertaining to building maintenance Previous experience of working in a similar care home environment Previous employment in the building trade Experience of working with older residents or those who have additional support needs Vocational qualification/HNC/City and Guilds in Maintenance or Building Services

Why Join Us?

Friendly, supportive team environment Make a real difference to residents' quality of life Free on-site parking Stable, permanent hours with Monday - Friday core schedule Located in Bushy with easy access and free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you live within 30 minutes of Bushey or are willing to reliably commute daily?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person