Cleaning Supervisor
Burgess HillOn-site
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Leads a team of cleaning staff at a mental health hospital, planning rotas, monitoring standards, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
About this role
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is looking to recruit a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team in this full time permanent role, 37.5 hours per week.
Shift pattern is Monday - Friday - 07:00 - 15:00 with occasional weekends to cover annual leave/sickness if needed. Flexibility is required.
We know that a clean, safe environment is essential to delivering outstanding care. That’s why our Cleaning Supervisors play a key role in leading teams to deliver high standards across our services.
Shift pattern is Monday - Friday - 07:00 - 15:00 with occasional weekends to cover annual leave/sickness if needed. Flexibility is required.
We know that a clean, safe environment is essential to delivering outstanding care. That’s why our Cleaning Supervisors play a key role in leading teams to deliver high standards across our services.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and can respond positively to change and challenges. You will be passionate about supporting others and helping your team succeed, ensuring cleaning services are delivered to operational standards. If you have experience in cleaning services and are ready to take the next step into a supervisory role, we’ll support you with ongoing development and the opportunity to grow your career with us.
Set in attractive grounds in a rural setting, on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is a purpose-built building with good links to the local community. We offer acute mental health support for adult males, as well as psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) support for adult males.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising a team of cleaning staff to deliver high standards across the site
- Planning and coordinating staff rotas to ensure continuity of service
- Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members
- Monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
- Managing stock, equipment, and supplies, including ordering and stock control
- Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or hazards
- Supporting training and ensuring team compliance with required standards
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- Good standard of English, with basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare or similar environment
- Experience within a hospital/hotel environment together with some supervisory experience
- Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and cleaning standards
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team positively
- Reliable, organised, and able to manage workloads effectively
- Good attention to detail
Physical stamina to carry out an active role throughout the day
For more information about the role, you can email RichardOyefule@priorygroup.com
For more information about the role, you can email RichardOyefule@priorygroup.com
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development opportunities
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- And an additional days leave on your Birthday!
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Skills
Cleaning StandardsCOSHHHealth & Safety ComplianceInduction And OnboardingMaintenance ReportingNumeracy And LiteracyStaff RotasStock Control
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