Job summary
30 Hours per week.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping and Domestic Services Supervisors
to join our friendly team.You will take on the rewarding role of
supporting the management team within the Facilities Department based at
Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield.
The post holder
will assist in the day to day organisation and supervision of our Housekeeping
and Domestic teams, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant
cleaning and meal services are delivered and maintained. You will be
required to work to and maintain standards as set by the National Standards of
Healthcare Cleanliness.
In this busy
role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing
performance and directing the team. You will be required to communicate with
ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality
standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required. The ability
to lead, motivate and mentor staff is essential.
The working pattern
consists of - 4 x 7.5 hour shifts, to be worked Monday to Sunday on a rota
basis.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet
the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role
at this moment in time.
Main duties of the job
In this busy role you must be
able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and
directing the FM cleaning services team. You will be required to communicate
with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring
quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as
required.
The
ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff is essential.
The
ideal candidate will have previous experience, be able to plan in advance, be
well organised, be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced
communication skills at all levels.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a Housekeeping & Domestic Supervisor organising own workload and that of housekeeping and domestic staff on a day to day basis in order to ensure the provision of a comprehensive service.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, in adherence to Trust Policy.
To undertake staff development reviews in line with the Trusts Policies and Departmental Procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that all housekeeping and domestic staff are fully trained in Standard Operating Procedures and local work instructions.
To participate in the housekeeping and domestic supervisors group meetings providing input into the practical induction of Policies and Procedures and implement changes to working procedures.
Organise regular team meetings to ensure housekeeping and domestic staff are made aware of changes to departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures both new and existing.
Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping and domestic staff have full understanding of the Trusts Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to include COSHH legislation
To monitor the performance of housekeeping and domestic staff to ensure the required standards are achieved.
Investigate and resolve any issues or complaints relating to hygiene and health and safety, completing IR1 forms as the responsible person.
To prepare duty rotas allocating time off, authorising annual leave and making adjustments as necessary to ensure that staffing levels are maintained to provide the required provision of service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a Housekeeping & Domestic Supervisor organising own workload and that of housekeeping and domestic staff on a day to day basis in order to ensure the provision of a comprehensive service.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, in adherence to Trust Policy.
To undertake staff development reviews in line with the Trusts Policies and Departmental Procedures.
Responsible for ensuring that all housekeeping and domestic staff are fully trained in Standard Operating Procedures and local work instructions.
To participate in the housekeeping and domestic supervisors group meetings providing input into the practical induction of Policies and Procedures and implement changes to working procedures.
Organise regular team meetings to ensure housekeeping and domestic staff are made aware of changes to departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures both new and existing.
Responsible for ensuring that housekeeping and domestic staff have full understanding of the Trusts Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to include COSHH legislation
To monitor the performance of housekeeping and domestic staff to ensure the required standards are achieved.
Investigate and resolve any issues or complaints relating to hygiene and health and safety, completing IR1 forms as the responsible person.
To prepare duty rotas allocating time off, authorising annual leave and making adjustments as necessary to ensure that staffing levels are maintained to provide the required provision of service.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude towards working arrangements.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Award in Leadership and Management or equivalent (Level 3) or commitment to work towards.
Desirable
- Certificate in Leadership & Management (Level 3) or equivalent.
- Level 2 Certificate in Control of Infection and Contamination (or equivalent).
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessments.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel.
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff.
- Ability to liaise confidently with colleagues, staff and peers.
- Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Proven experience of supervising employees within a service environment and maximising the performance of their team.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and promote team working.
- Ability to deliver on the job training.
- Demonstrable experience of customer service.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude towards working arrangements.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- Award in Leadership and Management or equivalent (Level 3) or commitment to work towards.
Desirable
- Certificate in Leadership & Management (Level 3) or equivalent.
- Level 2 Certificate in Control of Infection and Contamination (or equivalent).
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessments.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel.
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff.
- Ability to liaise confidently with colleagues, staff and peers.
- Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Proven experience of supervising employees within a service environment and maximising the performance of their team.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and promote team working.
- Ability to deliver on the job training.
- Demonstrable experience of customer service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
