Domestic Supervisor - York

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management firm in York is seeking a Domestic Supervisor. Responsibilities include training domestic staff and maintaining high standards. Ideal candidates should have supervisory qualifications and experience in the cleaning industry. The role offers Monday to Friday shifts from 5 PM to 1 AM, with potential overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry including technical aspects.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the professional development of domestic staff.
• Arrange training for domestic staff.
• Ensure departmental standards are maintained.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Knowledge of cleaning materials

Ability to work under pressure

Education

3 GCSE's Grade A* - C

Supervisory qualification to NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Go back York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Domestic Supervisor - York

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Are you looking for a post based within our YTHFM? Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you!

YTHFM are looking for an approachable and flexible Domestic Supervisor to join our team in York. A willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 17.00 - 01.00 am

Overtime/additional hours may also be available at times, for those who wish to do this.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include:

• Responsible for the professional development of Domestic Staff across the site.
• Arrange training of new and existing Domestic members of staff on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for ensuring standards set by the Domestic Manager are maintained.
• Responsible for carrying out departmental rotas and ensuring all shifts are covered.
• To ensure all designated staff receive an annual appraisal, timesheets are accurately completed as well as recording and authorising annual and special leave.
• Responsible for carrying out the Return-to-Work procedures when appropriate.
• Responsible for all initial level HR related issues for direct reporting staff.
• To ensure that all domestic stock is ordered and delivered for the wards and departments.
• Responsible for creating and amended work plans when required.

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Experience of working and communicating with colleagues/members of the public/customers/clients
• Previous experience in cleaning industry including technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, Stock control management products and processes and infection control issues
• Previous experience of supervising own work and work of others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience in the NHS or Healthcare environment

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to share their knowledge and best practice with others in a meaningful manner
• Good listener and able to use questioning skills for participating in interviews, appraisals, counselling and delivery of staff training

Qualifications

• Good standard of Literacy & Numeracy (3 GCSE's Grade A* - C, or equivalent, which should include Maths and English)
• Supervisory qualification to NVQ Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate technical cleaning knowledge through a recognised course of study, e.g, NVQ Cleaning Principles, BICS, CPPS or equivalent

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Confident, pleasant and professional in approach

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

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)