Domestic Supervisor

Tameside Hospital; Tameside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 27-33 days + bank

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Support with stress & wellbeing

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Domestic Supervisor to lead the Domestic team within the Facilities service, ensuring high cleaning standards and staff support. You will act as a first-line manager, training staff and maintaining patient-focused service delivery.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours over 5 days with shifts 11am-7pm and 7am-3pm, with a pro rata salary of £25,760 to £27,476. Applications from those who can work in the UK are welcome.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in day-to-day supervision.
• Experience working in a cleaning environment.
• Good IT skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Knowledge of COSH regulations and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Domestic staff and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure high standards of cleaning and hygiene.
• Train and equip staff to complete tasks.
• Provide hands-on support and cover shifts as needed.
• Maintain a friendly, respectful approach with patients and families.

Skills

COSH Regulations

Cleaning Standards

Supervision

IT Skills

Hospital Environment

Communication

Leadership

Infection Control

Education

GCSE level

Job description

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Supervisor

The closing date is 26 October 2026

Domestic Supervisor - Band 3 37.5 hours - 5 over 7 day shift - Hours 11am-7pm & 7am-3pm - Permanent post

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join the Facilities team as a Domestic Supervisor

The Facilities team drives services to support the Trust running services such as car parking, portering, domestics, catering and much more.

This is an exciting, varied and challenging role in a dynamic, high paced, friendly and supportive team. You will provide high quality domestics support to the team, being key to ensuring that the team is able to work as effectively as possible.

With this in mind you will have a value base compatible with our work and a passion for ensuring cleaning standards are met and staff feel supported in their roles.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the supervision of Domestic staff.

In addition they are a key fist line manager within the Domestic service, which involves assisting in the day to day running of services and maintaining a high standard service.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of cleaning standards and have experience of working within the cleaning industry.

The post holder must ensure staff are trained and equipped to complete all required tasks.

The post holder will have a flexible approach to work and actively support staff through hands-on working.

The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.

Please review job description attached.

About us

Working for your organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of COSH Regulations
• Knowledge of current National Cleaning Standards
• Experience of day to day Supervision
• Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT Systems
• Working in Health Care/Hospital Enviroment
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to lead, motivate, persuade and train staff
• Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures

Experience

• Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public
• Experience working in a cleaning environment

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level and / or equivalent experience

Knowledge

• Awareness of Hospital environment

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates dignity and respect towards others/caring and polite manner
• Demonstrates dignity and respect towards others
• Interested in Care Work

Motivation and Commitment

• Works as part of a team and demonstrates professional, flexible, positive, adaptable, persuasive, motivated, diplomatic, proactive and innovative team player adaptable to change

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.

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearpro rata per annum