Application deadline: 14/10/2024

Interviews week commencing: 21/10/2024

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Location: Littlehampton and Fontwell

**Make a Difference by Creating Safe and Nurturing Spaces**

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a role where you can help create safe, well-maintained environments for vulnerable and traumatised children? We are seeking an Environment and Maintenance Manager to lead our team in ensuring our homes, school, and head office provide a safe, nurturing, well-maintained and welcoming space for children.

About Us:

We are a children’s therapeutic community supporting vulnerable and traumatised children. We provide care and education for up to 36 children. Our community consists of three residential homes and a SEN school, and we believe that a well-cared-for environment is essential for the children’s recovery and development. Amicus is a children’s therapeutic community accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists providing therapeutic residential care and education to vulnerable and traumatised children aged 5 to 16 years old (up to age 11 on referral).

The Role:

You will manage and carry out maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects across our homes, school, and head office in Fontwell and Littlehampton. This includes:

Leading and supervising our Environment and Maintenance Team.

Ensuring safety and compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Managing the budget for repairs and maintenance.

Working closely with the leadership team on site developments.

About You:

At least 5 years’ experience in general maintenance, with a good understanding of repairs, building, and decorating.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role, with leadership skills.

Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Ability to manage a budget and work within financial constraints.

Desirable:

Experience in a care or educational setting.

First Aid certification / trade qualifications.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a supportive and rewarding environment. You’ll help create spaces where children can feel safe and supported, while working with a dedicated team.

How to Apply:

To apply, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@theamicuscommunity.com or call 01243 544107

We can offer you…….

Casual dress

Generous Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Group Life Cover

Free meals / food during working hours

Free Parking

Employee discount

Referral programme

On-site parking

Full UK driving license is essential. Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore be required to complete a full application pack and undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner / Safeguarding Interviews as part of our Safer Recruitment Process.

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