Domestic Supervisor in Chester

Various part-time hours available. As a consequence of an extensive Domestic Service review, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our diverse and dynamic team. We are looking for people to join us in a variety of roles working alongside the existing Facilities services team; we want people who are focused, energised and committed to offering the best of themselves to ensure that each and every task is completed to an exceptionally high standard. If you feel you have the qualities and attributes we are looking for then please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please read the full job description as this outlines the general responsibilities of the role.

• Undertake all training as deemed appropriate to the role.
• Daily supervision of Domestic Services staff within designated areas.
• Effective planning and utilisation of Domestic Services rotas to deliver a high-quality baseline clean in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 and individual work schedules for each functional area.
• Monitor work schedules and cleanliness standards in all functional areas on a daily basis.
• Monitoring, assessing and recording cleanliness standards in all functional areas using the auditing monitoring software.
• Prepare an effective handover to the oncoming supervisory team of objectives achieved, target condition met and recorded.
• Take responsibility for the off going shifts supervisory handover, establishing outstanding service requirements and adjusting plans to maintain target condition.
• Allocate and authorise annual leave for Domestic staff.
• Monitor attendance and absence of domestic staff.
• Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave and training.
• Report any incidents/accidents to the appropriate Manager and document using the Trusts Datix reporting system.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies requirements. Visit areas to identify cleaning supplies required.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

The Trusts services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital, Ellesmere Port Hospital, and Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.

Additional Information: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.