Job overview
Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a Soft Services Supervisor, on a full‑time basis, to join our Facilities team in York. This role will be worked on a rotational rota covering 5 out of 7 days. Facilities is a progressive and forward‑thinking department looking for a self‑motivated Soft Services Supervisor.
Main duties of the job
The role will work closely with Soft FM Team Leader to provide a cleaning and catering service, and implement best practise across the Soft FM department. The role is to have direct responsibility for the supervision of the domestic and catering teams in York. The postholder will be responsible for the completion of staff rotas to ensure there is always sufficient cover to deliver the standards set in the NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with ward managers and administrators on all aspects of the domestic/catering service provision. • To communicate with all domestic/catering assistants regarding the above provision. • To communicate daily with the Soft FM Team Leader on all aspects appertaining to service provision In conjunction with the Soft FM Team leader maintain communication links with the LYPFT Trust Estate Department regarding equipment faults, health and safety issues , incidents, etc. • To ensure the cleanliness of the areas to which the person has been allocated is maintained to required standards by visiting all areas making a weekly thorough inspection with the aid of quality control sheets • To ensure work is carried out according to the work schedules and make temporary adjustments in cases of redecoration, infection, flooding, vandalism etc. • To ensure adequate cover to meet the allocated hours and priority of cleaning for wards/offices To receive, check for repair and issue domestic/catering staff uniforms.
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This advert is for Soft Services Supervisor with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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