At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to ensure smooth operations and high-quality support for residents.
- Company: Join Leonard Cheshire, a leader in empowering disabled individuals for over 75 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, flexible pay access, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on independence and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising staff and managing services is essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.08 - 16.08 £ per hour.
Fryers House in Romsey supports 24 adults with physical disabilities and complex health needs. We provide high-quality, person-centred support with expert nursing care. Our home is made up of two fully wheelchair accessible buildings: the House and the Bungalow. We help everyone here to live their life as they choose. 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 will include full-time hours, and you’ll need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Typical working patterns will include daytime hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm with occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities.
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)
- 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
As Facilities Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all ancillary services within our home — including activities, catering, maintenance, transport, and domestic services. You’ll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred support that helps every individual thrive.
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 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.
- 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.
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.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.
Facilities Manager in Romsey employer: Leonard Cheshire
As a Regional Director with us, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the South West England community. Join us to lead change and strengthen services in a role that values your expertise and dedication.
