Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor Internal Only

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Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor - Internal Only

The closing date is 27 March 2026

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES

1 x 35 hour post based at Cockermouth Hospital, covering services at Workington Hospital, Workington CDC, Maryport Hospital, Wigton Hospital and Keswick Hospital.

Working 7am-3pm on a rolling rota. 2 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. 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 necessary depending on staffing levels. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to cover service needs. Supervise all staff and monitor standards of work throughout their shift. Demonstrate duties and be responsible for 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 and 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, checked, maintained and recorded.

Maintain a positive Trust image at all times, ensuring security of the department, and adequate preparation for the following day's shifts to meet service needs. Delegate daily tasks and monitor work to maintain a high cleanliness standard; ensure a safe meal regeneration and delivery service is in operation daily. Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to, and deal with problems and complaints promptly.

About us

At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in 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 delivering '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

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we work together to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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 our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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):

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00; Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00; Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup counselling and information service

Subject to eligibility

Please ensure you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient responses are received this post could close earlier than the specified closing date; apply as soon as possible. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time (usually within 2 weeks of the closing date).

Person Specification Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Experience

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Cleanliness in Hospitals
• Leading a team within a busy environment
• Experience with computers and IT systems
• Domestic experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of customer care
• Knowledge of a hospital environment
• Relevant supervisory experience

Skills and Aptitudes

• Diplomacy

Other requirements

• High personal standards in cleanliness
• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust values and professional behaviours
• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to travel between sites and attend off-site meetings or training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.

Employer

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum (Pro Rata)