Domestic Supervisor in Barnstaple

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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Domestic Supervisor to lead and manage a team of domestic cleaners, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role is vital in maintaining high standards of hygiene and minimising the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of domestic cleaners.
• Ensure compliance with National Specifications for Cleanliness.
• Manage rosters, allocate resources, and monitor performance.
• Control the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with ward managers, matrons, and service users.
• Monitor cleanliness standards and take remedial action when necessary.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety and infection control policies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a cleaning team.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and professionally in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare environments.
• Customer service experience.
• Food hygiene and health & safety qualifications.

What We Offer

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sector

Other service activities.

Career Level

Not Required.