Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor (Keswick, Cockermouth & Wigton)

NHS; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Cockermouth is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Supervisor. The role involves supervising cleaning and catering services, ensuring staff adhere to NHS standards and policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing teams, knowledge of health regulations, and strong communication skills. This role requires flexible working hours including weekends and offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a housekeeping or catering team.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies.
• Strong communication and team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team ensuring quality and safe catering services.
• Monitor staffing levels and manage shifts effectively.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the work environment.

Job description

Job summary

1 x 17.5 hours post. Working 6am-2pm rota shifts. 1 weekends out of 3.

To Supervise a team of Housekeeping staff in providing good quality, safe catering and cleanliness services to wards and departments throughout Trust premises for all staff, patients and visitors.

To promote and provide a high standard of domestic services and in house catering

All staff are expected to work to the trust values

Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration

Adhere to trust policies and procedures, attend mandatory training

Treat everyone with dignity and respect, act in ways that support equality and diversity

Main duties of the job

Manage staff distribution across the departments and sites and make adjustments as and when necessary depending on staffing levels. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to cover the service needs Supervise all staff and monitor standards of work throughout their shift, Demonstrate duties and be responsible for the training of new and existing staff, Deal effectively and efficiently with all departmental problems and complaints, Motivate staff and maintain effective communication

Complete weekly timesheets, monitor and maintain sickness records for all staff, completing all necessary paperwork & recording on the ESR System

Adhere to Trust Infection Prevention Policies

Be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensure all equipment is in good working order, is checked, maintained and recorded.

Maintain a positive Trust image at all times, ensuring security of the department at all times, adequate preparation for the following days shifts to be completed to meet the needs of the service

Delegate daily tasks and monitor work to maintain a high cleanliness standard throughout. Ensure a safe meal regeneration and delivery service is in operation on a daily basis

Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered too, deal with any problems and complaints straight away

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7217660

Job locations

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: [phone], or email: [e-mail]

Unlock Tel: [phone], email [e-mail] or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: [phone], or email: [e-mail]

Unlock Tel: [phone], email [e-mail] or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Certificate in COSHH
• Certificate in HACCP
• Certificate in Health & Safety

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Cleanliness in Hospitals
• Demonstrate a period of leading a team within a busy environment.
• Team working
• Experience working with computers and IT based systems
• Domestic experience working within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of customer care
• Knowledge of a hospital environment
• Relevant supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Communication skills
• Diplomacy

Other requirements Essential

• High personal standards in cleanliness
• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Certificate in COSHH
• Certificate in HACCP
• Certificate in Health & Safety

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Cleanliness in Hospitals
• Demonstrate a period of leading a team within a busy environment.
• Team working
• Experience working with computers and IT based systems
• Domestic experience working within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of customer care
• Knowledge of a hospital environment
• Relevant supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• Communication skills
• Diplomacy

Other requirements Essential

• High personal standards in cleanliness
• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cockermouth Hospital

Isel Road

Cockermouth

CA13 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)