Soft Fm Team Leader

The role will work closely with the Soft FM Service Manager to develop and innovate the service and develop the operational teams, implementing new technology and best practise across the Soft FM team.
The role is to have direct responsibility for the supervision of the in-house teams delivering catering and cleaning services. The role will work across a variety of estate contracts that include NHS Property Services and owned and leased estate where in-house services are provided.
The role will focus on effective management of in-house staff and associate sub-contractors including Window Cleaning, Laundry and Female Hygiene where communication and relationship management go hand in hand with performance management as the core focus of the role.
The role is part of a team providing cleaning and catering services alongside clinical services, planning and organising day to day service delivery across multiple sites within LYPFT.
Driving to multiple sites to review and carry out all forms of management and assessments.
Monitor the standard of services and support in delivering a cost-effective estate solution.
Follow the Departmental Safety Policy.
Support staff Health and Wellbeing within the direct report team.
Develop relationships with key operational management colleagues to ensure a safe environment for our service users.
Undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may be reasonably be required within the Estates Department.
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
The role is part of a team providing cleaning and catering services working alongside clinical services, planning, and organising day to day service delivery.
To be responsible for ensuring the performance of the in-house teams. To manage resources appropriately and be responsible for the escalation of any issues to the Soft FM Service manager.
- To be responsible for arranging and completing Health and Safety Audits and Inspections in line with current Trust procedure, escalating any outstanding actions as appropriate.
- The role will monitor the standard of services and support in delivering a cost-effective estate solution

To follow the Departmental Safety Policy, particularly regarding approved Codes of Practice, Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments.
To implement and comply with the Trust’s Quality Policy and Mission Statement.
To follow the Trust’s Equalities Policies in relation to other staff, customers, and members of the Group, at a level appropriate to the post
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Estates Department.
Actively show the agreed behaviors and values of the organisation and the team.
- Actively support staff Health & Wellbeing within the direct report team.
- Actively develop relationships with key operational management colleagues to ensure a safe environment for our service users.