Facilities Manager

Leonard Cheshire; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee ancillary services at St Teresa's. This role involves managing the catering, maintenance, and transport services while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a health and social care environment, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have a commitment to fostering independence and inclusion. The position offers a competitive salary of £15.61 per hour and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Access to pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and managing services in a health & social care environment.
• Proven ability to work within and manage a budget.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence is required if driving is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ancillary team and ensure smooth operations.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and health & safety compliance checks.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents and external partners.

Skills

Supervising staff

Budget management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Understanding of health & safety

Experience with disabilities

Job description

£15.61 per hour | Full time | St Teresa's

“Shape exceptional spaces by the sea at St Teresa’s — where high-quality environments meet the stunning Cornish coastline. Take pride in creating safe, inspiring surroundings that support our community, all while enjoying coastal views that make every day meaningful. Join us in keeping St Teresa’s running smoothly under the sunshine of Mount’s Bay.”

A home, not just a service

Our St Teresa's Service is home to adults with physical disabilities. It’s 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

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm. Working hours may include occasional evening, weekend, and on‑call responsibilities.

Why you’ll love working here

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• 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 you’ll do

As Facilities Manager, you’ll be 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.

• 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 Cheshire’s values of positivity, pride, and pioneering spirit in all you do.

What helps you shine here

• Experience supervising staff and managing services or facilities in a health & social care environment.
• 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

We’re one of the UK’s highest-rated providers of care and supported living services – with 87% of our services rated Good or Outstanding by regulators. For over 75 years, we’ve 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.