Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisor

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 February 2026

37.5 hours per week (working on a rota basis 5 x 7.5 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping and Domestic Services Supervisor to join our friendly team. You will take on the rewarding role of supporting the management team within the Facilities Department based at Castle Park Hospital, Doncaster.

In this busy role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the team. You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required. The ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff is essential.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience, be able to plan in advance and be well organised. You must be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels.

Experience in IT skills are essential to this role.

The post is subject to a shift pattern which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

It is expected to provide cover at other areas within the Trust portfolio as required, therefore a full clean driving licence is essential.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

The post holder will assist in the day to day organisation and supervision of our Housekeeping and Domestic teams, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant cleaning and meal services are delivered and maintained. You will be required to work to and maintain standards as set by the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

In this busy role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required.

The ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff is essential.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience, be able to plan in advance, be well organised, be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY

To manage the provision of a Housekeeping & Domestic Service, including the supervision and training of housekeeping and domestic staff.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Authorising signatory for time sheets, overtime and sickness / absence forms.

Responsible for monitoring and recording stock levels of cleaning consumables and re-order as and when required.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• To work as a Housekeeping & Domestic Supervisor organising own workload and that of housekeeping and domestic staff on a day to day basis in order to ensure the provision of a comprehensive service.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, in adherence to Trust Policy.
• To undertake staff development reviews in line with the Trusts…