Overview
Are you hardworking and motivated, looking for variety and able to work at different locations? Do you have previous cleaning experience and an interest in administration and supervising staff? We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hard-working candidate who will be flexible, organized, with good interpersonal and communication skills, and is a team player but also able to work on their own initiative.
Responsibilities
* Supervision and control of the day-to-day housekeeping team across sites in Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Hoo.
* Organising and planning staff rotas, sickness cover, annual leave, training and more as instructed; ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and a safe environment for service users.
* Work as part of the Infrastructure team to undertake and supervise housekeeping at clinical, admin and social care bases.
* Undertake general cleaning (including toilets and clinical areas) to a high standard in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and daily schedules.
* Opening and closing the building on occasion; stock control/monitoring/ordering; management and coordination of staff rotas, timesheets and training.
* Assist the Facilities Manager with organising shift cover and managing the workload of the housekeeping team; update and maintain records relating to staff working hours, annual leave, sickness and more.
* Contribute to service development, training, supervision, and appraisal processes as part of the NHS-aligned service.
Qualifications
* Previous cleaning experience desirable.
* NVQ/CSE in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
* Attendance at statutory and mandatory training as required; adherence to NHS National Standards of Cleanliness, COSHH, Health and Safety, and infection control policies.
* Supervisory/managerial experience desirable; ability to use computer software and standard office equipment.
Benefits
* Join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused; potential to become an MCH shareholder.
* Opportunities to explore new ways of working and service development.
* Well-established in-service training, one-to-one supervision, and regular appraisals with support.
* Friendly and supportive team; flexible working options may be discussed to suit staff and patients.
Additional information
Informal visits can be arranged on request. We offer two pension schemes: NHS Pension scheme and Scottish Widows group personal pension. MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, colleagues, patients, and families.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025.
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