Domestic Supervisor cloned on 07-04-25 20:37:01

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Domestic Supervisor, where you will enhance the quality of life for patients in a busy hospital environment. This role involves leading a dedicated team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a safe space for all. You will manage resources efficiently, comply with health regulations, and drive operational excellence. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path and the chance to make a significant impact in healthcare services. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to something greater.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance – 1 x annual salary

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development programs

Sodexo Discounts for mobile tariffs and restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domestic or cleaning roles, especially in healthcare.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team ensuring cleaning and hygiene standards are met.
• Manage staff rotas and oversee cleaning standards compliance.
• Control budget for cleaning consumables and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Infection Control Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Education

Experience in a domestic or cleaning role

Experience in a healthcare environment

Job description

As a Domestic Supervisor with Sodexo, you are a quality-of-life improver. Working at Queens Hospital Romford, you play an important role in brightening the day of those in patient care and making a positive impact in their daily lives. Your role is vital to the success of our operations, as you support with day-to-day responsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of our domestic services.

As this is a busy hospital environment open every day 365 days per year, the ability to work weekends is required; predominantly the hours will be 12pm to 8pm 5 days per week including weekends on a shift basis. As a Domestic Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

You will manage a team of domestic staff, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. You will be working closely with your colleagues and senior management to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Sodexo offers you the chance to be part of a global leader in food and facilities management. You'll gain valuable experience, build your skills, and have access to countless opportunities for growth. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and lead a team of domestic staff, ensuring that all cleaning and hygiene standards are met or exceeded.
2. Manage staff rotas, ensuring optimal coverage and efficient use of resources.
3. Oversee the monitoring of cleaning standards and take corrective action when necessary to meet the required quality levels.
4. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection control policies, especially in relation to hospital-specific requirements.
5. Control the budget for cleaning consumables and materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
6. Support employee engagement through training, development, and performance management.
7. Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new domestic staff.
8. Respond to urgent cleaning requirements, ensuring rapid and effective solutions are in place.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description.

What you bring:

1. Previous experience in a domestic or cleaning role, ideally within a hospital or healthcare environment.
2. Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate, train, and develop staff.
3. Good understanding of infection control, health and safety regulations, and NHS policies.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, clients, and patients.
6. Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
7. Ability to handle challenging situations with resilience and a positive attitude.
8. Flexibility to work unsociable hours as required.

What we offer:

You will be rewarded with a salary of £30,478.50pa and access to a range of benefits, including employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary. A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance. Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions. Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally. Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more! For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Keywords: Domestic Supervisor, Healthcare Cleaning Management, Team Leadership in Healthcare, Hospital Domestic Services, Cleaning Standards & Hygiene, Budget Management & Cost Control, Employee Training & Development, Health & Safety Compliance