Job Vacancy

Facilities & Maintenance Officer

Location: Ringwood and to other Trust sites

24 hours per week, over three days

£15 per hour / £18,720 per annum

We  have  a  new,  fantastic  opportunity  for  an  enthusiastic  and  self-motivated  Facilities  &
Maintenance  Officer  to  join  our  Facilities  &  Maintenance  department  at  The  Stable  Family
Home Trust.

The Stable Family Home Trust was established over four decades ago with the aim of providing
a  caring  and  therapeutic  environment  for  adults  with  learning  disabilities.  Over  the  years  the
Trust  has  diversified and strengthened  its  offer  and now  supports  over  50 people  through  our
seven Supported Living Homes, with demand for housing increasing all the time, and up to 100
people  through  our  Day  Services  provision,  across  three  beautiful  sites  in  the  Ringwood  and
Bournemouth areas.

We  use  a  person-centred  approach,  seeing  the  person  and  not  the  disability,  and  work  with
each  of  them  individually  to  help  them  develop  their  skills  and  confidence  so  they  can  live
fulfilling  and  productive  lives.  With  personalised  care  and support plans  tailored  to  individual
strengths  and  needs,  our  service  users  are  empowered  to  live  their  lives  with  greater
independence  and  choice,  and  to  better  understand  their  rights  as  a  member  of  the
community.

About the Trust:

We  are  a  values-led  organisation  where  people  always  come  first.  Our  main  purpose  is  to
support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them
to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be
valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society.

The Trust is a Registered Charity established in 1980 by a group of families whose young adult
children had learning disabilities - we now support over 100 people every year.

About You:

You are a self-motivated and experienced  Facilities & Maintenance Officer who can work well
as part of a small team carrying out maintenance and repair jobs as directed by the Facilities &
Maintenance  Manager  across  the  Trust’s  property  portfolio  in  Ringwood,  Southbourne  and
Christchurch.

Experience in a similar role is essential, with the ability to take direction, as well as working on
your own initiative. You will enjoy a busy and varied role and be flexible in your tasks to ensure
that you get the job done.

About the Role:

You will undertake general maintenance & repair jobs including, but not limited to, redecoration
of bedrooms and communal areas, carpentry work, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and
external  works  such  as  fence  repairs  and  replacements.  You  will  also  be  responsible  for
undertaking  general  H&S  inspections  in  all  properties  and  collaborate  with  the  Facilities  &
Maintenance  Manager  to  ensure  that  any  works  identified  are  actioned.  During  your  working
hours,  you  will  provide  emergency  response  to  more  serious  maintenance  issues,  such  as
leaks, broken doors and windows and other issues that could potentially cause harm to service
users, staff team member or the public. Within this role, you will also support with setting up for
fundraising events.

There  is  scope  for  overtime  and  there  may  be  opportunity  in  the  future  for  the  role  to
become full-time.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply and be considered for this opportunity, please apply via this advert or
send  your  CV  to  recruitment@sfht.org.uk  or  via  post  to  The  Stable  Family  Home  Trust,  The
Stables, Bisterne, Ringwood, BH24 3BN.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025.

Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025.