Domestic Supervisor at New Elmcroft

Shaw-Healthcare-1; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ qualifications support

Leadership Programme

28 days annual leave

Death in service payment

Employee ownership

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare – New Elmcroft in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Domestic Supervisor for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role features day shifts on a 4-week rota (8:00–18:30) and includes weekend work on a rotating basis.

Salary is £14.20 per hour; location is New Elmcroft, a care home offering nursing and dementia care. Join Shaw Healthcare, an employee-owned organisation, with development options and a broad benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Arrange allocation of work and duties for all cleaning staff.
• Devise cleaning schedules and schedules for periodic cleaning in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Record cleaning frequencies (daily, weekly, periodic).
• Control the issue and use of all cleaning products.
• Supervise the safe use of COSHH regulated products and ensure up-to-date COSHH forms.
• Ensure you supervise and develop all Domestic Staff.
• Monitor cleaning and Health & Safety standards; take remedial action as necessary.
• Maintain effective communication with Care Staff, residents and visitors at all times.
• Maintain all electrical equipment in good and clean working order; report defects.
• Liaise with the Service Manager on maintenance, redecoration, and related works.
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning and laundry materials and order as necessary through the Service Manager.
• Advise the Service Manager and Care Staff on cleaning aspects, e.g. spillages.
• Support infection control and Shaw policies to reduce risks.

Job description

New Elmcroft, Shoreham by Sea Fixed Term Vacancy Reference: 5TN13TSJ Closes Oct 07, 2026 at 03:11 PM

Competitive

Description

Domestic Supervisor at New Elmcroft

Salary: £14.20 per hour

Contract: Fixed term – maternity cover

Shift times: Day shifts on 4-week Rota, shifts between 8am-6.30pm - requirement to work alternative weekends

Shaw healthcare is looking for a Domestic Supervisor who is ready to make a positive impact New Elmcroft, a 60 en-suite bedded care home located in a quiet residential setting in Shoreham by Sea, close to Brighton and Worthing. The facility specialises in nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care, providing a safe and supportive environment.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

• To arrange allocation of work and duties for all cleaning staff and to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Devise cleaning schedules and schedules for periodic cleaning in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Record cleaning frequencies, ie daily, weekly, periodic.
• Control the issue and use of all cleaning products.
• Supervise the safe use of all COSHH regulated products and ensure up to date COSHH assessment forms are readily available.
• Ensure you supervise and develop all Domestic Staff
• Monitor cleaning and Health & Safety standards. Take remedial action as necessary.
• Ensure that all controls, recording and monitoring procedures are in place as advised by the, Service Manager, Facilities Manager or Regional Manage are carried out effectively.
• Maintain effective communication with Care Staff, residents and visitors and respond to the needs of the residents
• Maintain all electrical equipment in good and clean working order, reporting defects as they occur
• Liaise with the Service Manager on all aspects of redecoration, maintenance requirements etc.
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning and laundry materials and paper goods and order as necessary through the service Manager. Maintain and operate the stock control systems properly.
• Advise the Service Manager and Care Staff on aspects of cleaning, eg spillages.
• To understand your role in infection control and in reducing and managing these risks by implementing Shaw policies and Best Practice guidelines
• Excellent Career Opportunities
• 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Death in service payment *subject to criteria
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?