Job overview

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Facilities Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of service on wards, Departments and Health Centre’s, which includes Catering, Housekeeping, Portering and Laundry services.

Ensure our premises are prepared for service users at any time through leading your team. The role includes monitoring cleaning and catering standards in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic client environment in line with National Standards, ensuring our service users receive care in an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming at any time.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Hotel Services team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it. This will include providing supervisory support and advice to teams within other disciplines should the need arise.

Note:  This is a 12 month fixed term contract

Main duties of the job

• Visit all allocated areas and staff regularly and at unspecified times
• Control the quality of work produced, ensuring that it is to the required National Standard
• Order, monitor and issue materials and stock items
• Carry out/organise periodic/one-off duties such as deep cleans, monitoring of stock
• Assisting managers with recruitment, training, scheduling and other administrative tasks
• Deal with any duties that may arise in an emergency or in times of staff shortage
• Support and deputise for other Facilities Supervisors within the facilities team across all Hotel Services disciplines
• Ensure a full understanding and appreciation of all Facilities, disciplines, working practices and procedures
• Provide information and guidance to other Facilities supervisors working in other disciplines of Hotel Services to ensure a consistent service is provided
• Attend and hold regular team meetings as required by the Directorate

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.