Housekeeping Supervisor

We are looking to recruit a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our team.

**Role Purpose**. To supervise efficient and effective cleaning support for the School, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards. To ensure the prompt and efficient operation of all services at the required times and to help maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.

This role will be a permanent position, 52 weeks per year on a part-time basis. Hours will be a total of 20 hours in the afternoons and evenings Monday - Friday.

**Duties and Responsibilities**.
Housekeepers are required to undertake the following duties as directed by the Head of Operations using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specification and safe working procedures. The role includes these duties and supervision of the team.
- Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.
- Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops
- Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
- Using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
- Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) if required
- Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
- Using chemical agents in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes
- Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc)
- Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
- Follow all health and safety regulations & correct practices.

**Administration & Supervision**
- Keep a check on cleaning stock levels of low stock levels and order those required (e.g. cleaning products)
- Carry out routine administrative tasks required from time to time e.g. checking off cleaning tasks on daily cleaning specification sheets
- Ensure that the team are working efficiently and in a timely fashion.
- Check the quality of work being delivered by putting controls and checks in place for continual operation.
- Ensure good communication within the team and across the daytime team also.

**Resources**
- Operate relevant equipment safely
- Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas
- Check equipment / machinery used and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to
- Provide support to staff as requested and in accordance with own training / skill parameters

**Security**
- Take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the buildings, stores, office space and other resources either belonging to or under the control of Saint Felix School

**General**
- The duties in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post
- Contribute to the overall development of Saint Felix School strategies and plans
- Ensure the values of participation, partnership, sustainability, social responsibility, cost effectiveness, transparency and accountability are reflected in your work
- Attend meetings, conferences and training courses as requested
- The post holder is required to undertake these duties in compliance with all company policies
- Undertake any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time
- To assist in other units as may be required in an emergency

The above is an indication of the requirements of the post and is not meant to be inclusive or exhaustive. Any role that needs reasonably to be undertaken should also be undertaken whether or not included in the above.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/she comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the Head.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Gym membership
- Health