Facilities Manager — Lead Teams, Safety & Services

Leonard Cheshire; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pay advance (40% of pay)

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health plan

Career development

Free DBS check

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire’s Newlands House in Netherseal is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead multiple service areas, including activities, catering, maintenance, transport, and domestic services. You will coach teams, manage budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver high-quality, person-centred support that helps residents thrive.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive people management, and a commitment to promoting independence for residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence

Inclusion commitment

Job description

Leonard Cheshire’s Newlands House in Netherseal is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead multiple service areas, including activities, catering, maintenance, transport, and domestic services. You will coach teams, manage budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver high-quality, person-centred support that helps residents thrive.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive people management, and a commitment to promoting independence for residents.