Facilities Supervisor | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Are you someone working as a supervisor looking to step into a Facilities Supervisor role? Join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Alderney Hospital. As the Facilities Supervisor you will be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. You will have a passion to learn how to lead a team and have experience with staff management. You will ensure the day‑to‑day team tasks are also met. Some of your duties will be to carry out cleaning audits, pre‑planned maintenance, rota planning, and other office‑based work. What we offer is a robust training and induction programme. Having experience in a similar supervisor role would be essential and we offer ongoing supervision and further development opportunities. Full time hours: 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday‑to‑Friday and one weekend a month. We can be flexible with starting times. For any queries, please contact carla.nobrega@nhs.net To ensure that the grounds and gardens are maintained to a tidy and presentable standard. A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control. Assist in the recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff. Ensuring that the correct work methods are observed. To ensure that all personal and staff training is carried out and complete. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold a valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16‑30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Recommend a friend Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr