Job summary
Permanent | Part Time | 28.50 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Domestic Services team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a Domestic Supervisor. This role is key to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness across our hospital sites, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff
About You
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Experienced in cleaning or facilities management, ideally within healthcare.
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Confident in supervising staff and managing workloads.
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Organised, proactive, and committed to high standards.
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Flexible to provide cover across sites when needed.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Support Services Team Leader some of your responsibilities will include:
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Oversee the delivery of daily cleaning services in line withNational Cleaning Standards.
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Supervise and support domestic staff to ensure consistent quality and performance.
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Provide supervisory cover at Ryegate Children's Centre when required.
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Monitor compliance, carry out audits, and ensure best practice is followed.
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Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Trust values.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6240 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6240 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or Functional Skills level 2
- City & Guilds Cleaning Science Part 1& 2
Desirable
- Acting up to Domestic Supervisor role
Experience
Essential
- To have previous hospital domestic experience
Desirable
- Ward experience/isolation and clinical cleaning
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- To be computer literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be physically fit for duties required
- To have good commication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or Functional Skills level 2
- City & Guilds Cleaning Science Part 1& 2
Desirable
- Acting up to Domestic Supervisor role
Experience
Essential
- To have previous hospital domestic experience
Desirable
- Ward experience/isolation and clinical cleaning
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- To be computer literate
- Able to work under pressure
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently using initiative to decide on the most appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be physically fit for duties required
- To have good commication skills
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).
