Assistant Domestic Support Services Manager - York

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Assistant Domestic Support Services Manager to join our team in York. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of managing staff and Facilities Services, preferably in a healthcare environment, and must also be willing to undertake training and take development opportunities as they arise. The successful candidate will manage and provide support for the staff across the locations. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to travel to other sites to be able to provide support to staff. The post is for 37.5 hours per week, which will include days, evenings and weekends. The working pattern can be discussed at interview as the departmentworks across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week., The successful candidate will engage with the Facilities team in the Community sites across York, Selby and Harrogate. You will be providing managerial support and guidance to the Domestic teams on a daily basis, and ensuring the Facilities Services are delivered in line with Service Specifications and key performance indicators. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and as an individual, exercising initiative you must also have the ability to evaluate information making accurate decisions whilst working under pressure, but within set parameters and report to the Deputy Domestic Support Manager. We are seeking a person who has good attention to detail, and is excellent, organised and flexible, working a range of shifts to support the service needs. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

• Arrange training of new and existing Facilities members of staff on anongoing basis.
• Responsible for ensuring standards set by the Domestic Support Services Manager are maintained.
• To ensure all designated staff receive an annual appraisal, timesheets are accurately completed as well as recording and authorising annual andspecial leave.
• Responsible for carrying out the Return-to-Work procedures whenappropriate.
• Responsible for all initial level HR related issues for direct reporting staff.
• To ensure that all domestic stock is ordered and delivered for the wardsand departments.
• Responsible for creating and amended work plans when required
  
  Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.