Domestic Supervisor

Job overview

Various Part-time hours available

As a consequence of an extensive Domestic Service review an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our diverse and dynamic team.

We are looking for people to join us in a variety of roles working alongside the existing Facilities services team; we want people who are focused, energised and committed to offering the best of themselves to ensure that each and every task is completed to an exceptionally high standard.

This vacancy is for a Domestic Supervisor

If you feel you have the qualities and attributes we are looking for then please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

IMPORTANT

Please ensure you read the full job description (attached) as this outlines the general responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

Undertake all training as deemed appropriate to the role. Daily supervision of Domestic Services staff within designated areas. Effective planning and utilisation of Domestic Services rotas to deliver a high-quality baseline clean in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 and individual work schedules for each functional area. Monitor work schedules and cleanliness standards in all functional areas on a daily basis. Monitoring, assessing and recording cleanliness standards in all functional areas using the auditing monitoring software. To prepare an effective handover to the oncoming supervisory team of objectives achieved, target condition met and recorded. To take responsibility for the off going shifts supervisory handover, establishing outstanding service requirements and adjusting plans to maintain target condition. Allocate and authorise annual leave for Domestic staff. Monitor attendance and absence of domestic staff. Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave and training. Report any incidents/accidents to the appropriate Manager and document using the Trusts Datix reporting system. Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies requirements. Visit areas to identify cleaning supplies required.

Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.