Care Home Facilities Manager / Maintenance Manager

at  Leonard Cheshire

FULL TIME, 35 HOURS PER WEEK.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.
The Orchard, is a home for 27 adults with physical and sensory impairments. We’re based on Woolton Road, L25 7UL. Please check the location before applying

LEONARD CHESHIRE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, SUPPORTING WHERE POSSIBLE, YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS.

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. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

An exciting new opportunity has risen for a Facilities Manager. Responsible for the smooth running of the ancillary team, you will oversee 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.
Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Supervisory experience, and the ability to successfully train, coach and motivate a team.
• Experience in working within a budget.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience or planning and organising activities.
• A full, clean driving license where driving is required.