Housekeeping Supervisor

Post available -

1x 37.5 hour Housekeeping and Domestic Services Supervisor (working on a rota basis between the hours of 6am and 7pm)

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.

ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff is essential.

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.

do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work

in the UK without requiring Trust sponsorship.

All employees of the Trust are

strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff

and 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.

To manage the provision of a Housekeeping & Domestic Service, including the supervision and training of housekeeping and domestic staff.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Authorising signatory for time sheets, overtime and sickness / absence forms.

Responsible for monitoring and recording stock levels of cleaning consumables and re-order as and when required.

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

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.

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.

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable supervisory experience.; - Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessments.; - Basic understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel.

Training

Essential: - Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Personal Attributes

Special Knowledge/Skills

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).

Physical Attributes