Job Description – Cleaning Supervisor
Salary £25,949 per hour | 26 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Wyre - Thornton, Lancashire
Location: Thornton House
Hours: 26 hours per week
Reports to: Cleaning Area Coordinator
Role Overview
The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout Thornton House. This role combines hands‑on cleaning duties with supervisory responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of the cleaning service.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning Duties
1. Carry out daily cleaning tasks across allocated areas of the care home.
2. Ensure all cleaning is completed to required standards, following infection control protocols.
3. Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and in accordance with training and COSHH regulations.
4. Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests when required.
Supervisory & Operational Duties
5. Manage stock levels, including monitoring usage and ensuring adequate supplies at all times.
6. Complete stock ordering in line with company procedures.
7. Manage staff annual leave, ensuring adequate cover and maintaining the cleaning rota.
8. Ensure all mandatory paperwork and cleaning logs are completed accurately and on time by all staff.
9. Maintain accurate records of audits, checks, training, incidents, and compliance documents.
10. Support with staff training, coaching, and performance where required.
11. Ensure all staff follow cleaning standards, health & safety requirements, and infection control policies.
12. Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns promptly.
Person Specification
Essential
13. Experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a care home or similar environment.
14. Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader position.
15. Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
16. Ability to maintain accurate records and paperwork.
17. Understanding of infection control and health & safety requirements.
18. Good communication skills and a supportive leadership style.
Desirable
19. Knowledge of COSHH and relevant regulatory standards.
20. Experience managing rotas or staff leave allocation.
What We Offer
21. Supportive team environment within a caring setting.
22. Opportunity to develop skills and contribute to high-quality care home operations.
23. PPE provided
24. Employee wellbeing support: All LCC staff can access our free Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and advice on personal, family, or workplace matters.