Job summary
Dive into a world of care and compassion at Chaseley Trust, where were not just a care home for the disabled were a vibrant community on Eastbournes beautiful seafront!
Nestled in an idyllic location, our 55-bed care haven specializes in top-notch nursing care for adults of all ages facing various challenges like spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries, strokes, and more. Our mission? To empower and promote independence while delivering person-centered care that enhances lives.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Facilities & Governance Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of facilities management and ensure Organisational compliance with Health & Safety and Estates Management regulations, and to implement and review robust systems and processes in order to maintain and champion a culture of safety across the Organisation.
Main duties of the job
To manage and oversee all aspects of facilities management and
ensure Organisational compliance with Health & Safety and Estates
Management regulations. To implement and review robust systems and processes in
order to maintain and champion a culture of safety across the Organisation.
About us
The Chaseley Trust is dedicated to fostering full and active
livesbeyond disabilities. Our specialisation lies in providing long-term
nursing care forindividuals facing complex disabilities, including
Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, SpinalCord Injury, and
Degenerative Neurological Conditions such as Huntington's Disease,
MultipleSclerosis, Motor Neurone, and Parkinsons disease.
Embracing a
multi-disciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation.Chaseley prioritizes fostering ongoing independence through a
person-centredapproach for individuals facing significant
and enduring disabilities stemming from long-term neurological conditions. Our
comprehensive range of services encompassesextended and short-term
residential nursing care and communityoutpatient support.
We offer specialised care
pathways, catering torehabilitation, strokes, and
acquired brain injuries. Collaborating closely with ourphysiotherapy
team, we customize therapeutic programs to suit each
individual'srequirements. Additionally, we offer specialized care such as
Tracheostomy Care,Hickman line, Catheters, Manual Evacuation, and PEG
(Endoscopic Gastronomy tube)feeding. Our medical support includes GP
assistance available Monday through Friday, with oncall GPs
accessible during weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
on Health & Safety across the Organisation, including fire safety.
- Line manage
individual Heads of Catering, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
- Undertake
focused/themed periodical internal inspections.
- Implement
and maintain service performance monitoring systems.
- Oversee
audit completion for Catering, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
- Ensure
all management reports have annual appraisal and periodic supervision.
- Build and
maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, external agencies and wider
business stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate
ordering requirements for all support services.
- Ensure
that all relevant Health & Safety related documentation is up to date and
details The Chaseley Trust commitment to a culture of safety.
- Ensure
a risk assessment process is in place that incorporates all Health & Safety
risks across the Organisation.
- Participate in daily Senior Management Team meetings.
General:
- To be aware of, and comply
with, The Chaseley Trust policies on confidentiality and whistleblowing.
- To be aware of and
comply with The Chaseley Trust policy on Safeguarding Adult Service Users at
Risk.
- Promote the business of
The Chaseley Trust in a professional manner ensuring that an open and welcoming
approach is adopted and that good customer care is exercised at all times.
- Demonstrate a
commitment to excellence within the Organisation by participation in surveys,
audit, research and workshops where required.
- Attend mandatory, and other,
training as agreed with your manager.
- Participate in yearly
Performance & Development Reviews.
- Act as a positive role
model of best practice, and uphold the values of the Chaseley Trust.
- To undertake any other reasonable
duties that may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
on Health & Safety across the Organisation, including fire safety.
- Line manage
individual Heads of Catering, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
- Undertake
focused/themed periodical internal inspections.
- Implement
and maintain service performance monitoring systems.
- Oversee
audit completion for Catering, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
- Ensure
all management reports have annual appraisal and periodic supervision.
- Build and
maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, external agencies and wider
business stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate
ordering requirements for all support services.
- Ensure
that all relevant Health & Safety related documentation is up to date and
details The Chaseley Trust commitment to a culture of safety.
- Ensure
a risk assessment process is in place that incorporates all Health & Safety
risks across the Organisation.
- Participate in daily Senior Management Team meetings.
General:
- To be aware of, and comply
with, The Chaseley Trust policies on confidentiality and whistleblowing.
- To be aware of and
comply with The Chaseley Trust policy on Safeguarding Adult Service Users at
Risk.
- Promote the business of
The Chaseley Trust in a professional manner ensuring that an open and welcoming
approach is adopted and that good customer care is exercised at all times.
- Demonstrate a
commitment to excellence within the Organisation by participation in surveys,
audit, research and workshops where required.
- Attend mandatory, and other,
training as agreed with your manager.
- Participate in yearly
Performance & Development Reviews.
- Act as a positive role
model of best practice, and uphold the values of the Chaseley Trust.
- To undertake any other reasonable
duties that may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, CIEH or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the Health & Safety compliance for care homes.
- Management experience
- Auditing experience
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to individuals with physical disabilities
Personality Requirements
Essential
- Able to work co-operatively with service users, their relatives, colleagues and visitors.
- Able to understand and maintain professional boundaries. Sensitive to needs of service users.
- Approachable.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be a natural leader
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to write detailed and comprehensive reports
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, CIEH or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the Health & Safety compliance for care homes.
- Management experience
- Auditing experience
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment.
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to individuals with physical disabilities
Personality Requirements
Essential
- Able to work co-operatively with service users, their relatives, colleagues and visitors.
- Able to understand and maintain professional boundaries. Sensitive to needs of service users.
- Approachable.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be a natural leader
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to write detailed and comprehensive reports
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
