Decontamination Team Leader

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a small team in the Cleaning and Decontamination department. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and provide training and support. Candidates should have knowledge of Infection Control, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform risk assessments. This role offers a diverse environment that promotes personal development and flexibility.

Benefits

Rewards and Benefits program

Support for personal development

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Infection Control is essential for this role.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments related to moving and handling.
• Effective communication with staff and customers at all levels is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work and ensure Quality Control standards are met.
• Provide feedback to the Operations Manager on targets and issues.
• Ensure adherence to Cleaning and Decontamination procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Infection Control

Risk assessments

Effective communication

Mechanical cleaning equipment

Moving and handling large items

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader that can support a small team of Cleaning and Decontamination staff who are responsible for the correct and effective reprocessing of all returned community equipment in line with the Decontamination Policy, Integrated Community Equipment Stores (ICES) Local Operating Procedure and Care Quality Commission (CQC) outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work, carry out spot checks and audits of equipment to ensure Quality Control (QC) standards are met, using the Local Operating Procedures and achieving CQC compliance.
• Provide regular feedback to Swindon Community Equipment Stores (SCES) Operations Manager on targets and issues.
• Ensure that all procedures relating to the Cleaning and Decontamination department are understood and followed, including identifying and providing training needs and ensuring department targets are met.
• Dismantle community equipment for pre-cleaning inspection to ensure safety and economic viability before re-issue to service users.
• Ensure clear separation and storage of dirty and clean storage areas/items, including housekeeping of all areas and accurate records are maintained.
• Work alongside your team to clean warehouse facilities and to deliver or collect equipment to service users, remaining supportive when dealing with sensitive and difficult situations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of Infection Control and/or CQC outcomes in relation to this role, experience of stores procedures, including use of mechanical cleaning equipment and moving and handling of large items.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments related to moving and handling and quality control aspects of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers at all levels.
• Fluency in English is required (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").
• Ability to travel throughout the Borough and access to a car.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Benefits and Additional Information

Your next package. Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will work in a diverse and exciting environment that encourages creativity and innovation while supporting ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, regeneration and transformation programmes are underway. You will join at an exciting time to share knowledge, influence decisions and drive real positive change. With your contributions, we aim to achieve a vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together, and you will be proud to say it was made better with you. Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don\'t meet 100% of the requirements. We value individual experience, skills and passion, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.