Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a full time Facilities Supervisor to join our team managing cleaning and meal service provision in East Sussex. Based at Millview Hospital in Hove, the successful candidate will support a team of Facilities Assistants delivering services within three in-patient locations and seven community buildings across the region.
This is a full time position of 37.5 hours each week with specific shift pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, which will include some weekends.
Main duties of the job
Previous supervisory experience is essential, you must be fully computer literate and hold a full driving license and/or able to travel between locations whilst on duty.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing a customer focused and efficient service. The skills we value the most in our staff are:
- Dedicated to providing and maintaining high standards.
- Working well as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
- Having an exemplary standard of personal conduct, positive attitude and behaviour.
About us
Our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorder. Our specialist learning disability services provide community and inpatient care for people with complex health needs which can't be met by other services. We have a number of services that provide very specialist care for people with complex health conditions and social care needs.
We provide care in people's homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries . Our services are aimed at children, young people and adults of all ages and many are provided in partnership with other organisations.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found in the Job Description.
When on duty the Facilities Supervisor supports a team of Facilities Assistants (cleaners) across the Brighton and Hove region. This includes two inpatient locations as well as a number of administrative and community service buildings.
We need someone who recognises the importance of a clean environment as well as food safety and the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found in the Job Description.
When on duty the Facilities Supervisor supports a team of Facilities Assistants (cleaners) across the Brighton and Hove region. This includes two inpatient locations as well as a number of administrative and community service buildings.
We need someone who recognises the importance of a clean environment as well as food safety and the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an appropriate qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Managing teams delivering frontline services
- Undertaking auditing and monitoring of services
- Has appropriate IT skills
- Catering experience in a busy kitchen environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within NHS / lived mental health experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication and interpersonal skills / tact and understanding
- Able to plan activities / deal with interruption
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- Follow work schedules with minimal supervision after initial training
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Deal with occasional distressing or emotional circumstances
Desirable
- Able to reflect on own performance and training needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an appropriate qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Managing teams delivering frontline services
- Undertaking auditing and monitoring of services
- Has appropriate IT skills
- Catering experience in a busy kitchen environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within NHS / lived mental health experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication and interpersonal skills / tact and understanding
- Able to plan activities / deal with interruption
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- Follow work schedules with minimal supervision after initial training
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Deal with occasional distressing or emotional circumstances
Desirable
- Able to reflect on own performance and training needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
