Asset Support Manager
Kingsley Healthcare HQ, Lowestoft, Suffolk
- Pay:
- £32,000 per year
(depending on experience) - Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Days
- Closing date:
- 07/05/2024
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About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support 1,500+ residents in their journey.
But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.
Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Support Manager to oversee the maintenance of our buildings and gardens within the East of England Region, reporting directly to the East of England Regional Asset Manager.
The quality and appearance of our care homes and their grounds create the first impression for our visitors and are a source of enjoyment and pleasure for our residents and their families. Our Maintenance Teams take great pride in maintaining our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards.
Reports to: Asset Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
- You will ensure that buildings, grounds, gardens and all equipment are maintained to a high standard of repair and aesthetic condition
- Liaise with contractors ensuing their safe conduct on site, high quality workmanship and a value for money service
- Manage, train and develop a team of maintenance employees such as home maintenance person and the central team multi-trade workers.
- Cover the duties of the members of the home’s maintenance team in their absence due to illness, annual leave or vacancies.
- Physically assist members of the home and central maintenance team in carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks when required, this is a dual role of management and physical hands on.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory health and safety and fire regulations
Skills and attributes
- Previous care home maintenance experience (3 years)
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills are also important as you will need to manage, train and develop maintenance employees in your team.
- Hands-on experience of property maintenance including such as plumbing, ventilation, heating systems, water distribution and electrical distribution.
- Practical experience of planned maintenance systems, record keeping, project and budget management
- Experience of managing gardening and lawn upkeep.
- Sound knowledge of statutory Health & safety requirements and compliance. Especially in the following areas: Legionella Management, Fire Protection, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Air Conditioning and Internal Auditing.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well within a team
- Ability to travel so a full driving licence is essential
- The role of Asset Support Manager affords a great deal of autonomy so self-motivation is essential
Education and qualification
- Ideally you will hold a building/electrical/plumbing qualification (BTEC, City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, etc.) and health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) – Desirable but not essential
What will you gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays entitlement
Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme