Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrates ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and to work without direct supervision
- Skills
Basic IT / keyboard skills
- Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning methods and protocols
- Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH policies
- Experience
Experience of working in a team and independently
- Experience
Experience of supervising domestic staff in a hospital /care setting
- Experience
Substantive experience in a domestic role in a facilities department within a health care setting
- Qualifications
NVQ 3 Cleaning or equivalent experience of managing/supervising a team in this work area.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
- Qualifications
NVQ L4 or equivalent experience in supervising large staff groups
Job overview
We are recruiting for a full time role 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate must be flexible to cover various shifts which could include days, evenings, weekends, and bank holiday if required.
We are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our Domestic Services Team located at Fairfield General Hospital
The successful post holder will be part of a team working within our Estates & Facilities department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service. A Domestic Team Manager is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the hospital in a professional manner.
We take great pride in our staff and we believe that investing in 'You' is key in our ability to deliver high quality service. Here at the Northern Care Alliance, we have a strong focus on quality right across the organisation and we are looking for an Assistant Domestic Services Team Manager who wants to fulfil our vision of delivering first class care driven by our values.
If you are interested in working for a Trust who believes in investing in their staff and you are passionate about delivering high quality service, we would love to meet you.
**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
Main duties of the job
- You will ensure the day-to-day domestic work is carried out effectively by the domestic team and manage and reorganise the work of team members schedules taking into account unforeseen circumstances i.e., sickness absence.
- You will also assist and provide a full cleaning service to sterile areas, offices and departments in accordance with work schedules and activity within the area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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.
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This advert is for Domestic Team Manager with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Domestic services manager role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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