Estate Support Manager

Role: Estate Support Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, DOE.

Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 1 week in 4 "on call"

Contract Length: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location: Hybrid - in Support Centre (Taunton) 3 days per week.

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?     

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of care across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group.

As Estate Support Manager, you will hold the responsibility for the day-to-day estate and repairs management service across our Residential & Nursing homes, Office Locations & Supported Living services. As a valued member of the Property Team, you will promote a culture of continuous innovation & improvement, setting clear direction & expectations, and supporting your team.

To apply for this role, you need a Level 5 qualification in building surveying or a related subject, or demonstrable experience in a similar role including management responsibility and directly project managing refurbishment, technical and improvement works. A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role, and access to your own vehicle is preferable.

Our Estate Support Manager will contribute to the SCL strategy of Quality, Efficiency, Growth and People by:

• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
• Engaging with local services, including Fire, Local Authorities, CQC & HSE.
• Provide management support and oversee the delivery of a repairs and maintenance function.
• Support the Property budget holder in building and delivering a sustainable and realistic budget.
• Use all available data and information to make evidence-based decisions on how to improve the service provided by the team, and to support decision making and planning

“I have always felt very proud to work for Somerset Care and feel very grateful for the career opportunities & support I have been given.”

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing and Embracing change

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

We really care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Full company induction, ongoing training to gain NVQ & Care qualifications plus the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship
• We have partnered with Wagestream so you can access your earned wages before payday
• Blue Light Card – provides access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses!
• Access to The Hub online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Free counselling service - 24-hour helpline for staff and their families
• Fully paid induction and DBS paid by Somerset Care
• Wellbeing support available, covering a wide range of support services and events.
• Reward and recognition – Bright Sparks, Somerset Care Group Awards, Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus – £350 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

If you would like to have a chat with our friendly onboarding team, please call us on 01823 802 637 and select Option 1.

Somerset Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.