Overview
15.61 per hour | Full time | St Teresa's
Its like watching mini-miracles happen here every day.
Thats how one of our team describes the difference they make. If youre organised, practical, and ready to help others live life their way and you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team wed love to hear from you.
A home, not just a service
Our St Teresa's Service is home to adults with physical disabilities. Its a warm, friendly, and supportive environment where everyone works together to help each person live as independently as possible. Every day brings something different, new challenges, new achievements, and plenty of smiles.
Your working hours
We offer full-time hours, and youll need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Typical working patterns will include daytime hours with occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities.
Why youll love working here
As well as supporting your wellbeing and professional growth, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including :
* 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
* Access up to 40% of your pay before payday (Stream)
* Free Blue Light Card for discounts and perks
* Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
* Health Cash Plan for affordable healthcare when you need it
* Career development through apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
* Free DBS check
* 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
What youll do
As Facilities Manager, youll be responsible for the smooth running of the ancillary team, overseeing catering, maintenance, transport, domestic services and activities within our Leonard Cheshire care home. With effective line management of a great team, you will meet regulatory and procedural requirements, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment with high quality social / recreational activities for our customers.
This is a varied role, ensuring the catering team deliver a high quality and cost-effective service within budget. You will also undertake risk assessments and use the HACCP analysis system for Health and Safety compliance. Implementing an effective maintenance schedule, you will be responsible for ongoing safety checks within required timeframes.
You will also ensure the provision of sufficient trained drivers and escorts to meet transportation needs of the service. Cleaning and laundry requirements will also be a requirement of this role, ensuring that required cleanliness and health and safety standards are met.
Your key responsibilities will include :
* Leading, coaching, and developing staff across multiple service areas.
* Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effective, compliant delivery.
* Overseeing health & safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
* Ensuring high standards in catering, domestic, and transport services.
* Supporting the delivery of engaging, inclusive activities for residents.
* Overseeing rostering, recruitment, and performance management.
* Building positive relationships with residents, families, and external partners.
* Promoting Leonard Cheshires values of positivity, pride, and pioneering spirit in all you do.
What helps you shine here
* Experience supervising staff and managing services or facilities.
* Proven ability to work within and manage a budget.
* Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
* A good understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance.
* Experience working with people with disabilities (desirable).
* A full, clean driving licence (if driving is required).
* A genuine commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.
About Leonard Cheshire
Were one of the UKs highest-rated providers of care and supported living services with 87% of our services rated Good or Outstanding by regulators. For over 75 years, weve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. We create welcoming, safe, and empowering spaces that feel like home giving people real choice and control over their lives.
Ready to apply?
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.
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