Job summary
We currently have two vacancies for 2 x 20 hours Soft Facilities Management Supervisors; both vacancies are expected to lead on the auditing and training of the Soft Facilities Team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth and the Community sites. As part of the role, post holders will be working as part of the wider team of Soft Facilities Management Supervisors.
The hours are 20 hours per week working Monday to Friday between the hours of 06:00 and 20:00
If you enjoy a challenge, then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals who are hardworking, motivated, forward thinking and innovative.
The post is demanding and the ideal candidates will have relevant supervisory/team leading experience. A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience is essential.
The post holders will need to be flexible to work wherever the demand is within the Soft Facilities Department. Ability to travel between sites ina timely manner is essential for this role.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27.11.25
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27.11.25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience, skills and knowledge of cleaning tasks/cleaning supervision
- Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge, Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling, and HACCP knowledge
- IT Skills
Desirable
- ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading or equivalent
- Level 2 Food Safety Award
- Coaching/Training Certificate
- Supervisory Training
- IOSH Certificate
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
- Experience of cleaning duties
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience, skills and knowledge of cleaning tasks/cleaning supervision
- Detailed Food Hygiene knowledge, Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling, and HACCP knowledge
- IT Skills
Desirable
- ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading or equivalent
- Level 2 Food Safety Award
- Coaching/Training Certificate
- Supervisory Training
- IOSH Certificate
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
- Experience of cleaning duties
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
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).
