Facilities Supervisor

Facilities Supervisor - 37.5 hours per week, + Supervise and assist Facilities staff in carrying out their duties.
+ Providing cover for Facilities staff where required. This may include working at other SCFT sites.
+ Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately.
+ Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed using Trust Supervision/Appraisal process.
+ Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff.
+ Where necessary, manage duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader/Manager.
+ Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner.
+ Report complaints and compliments promptly to Line Manager.
+ Provide regular reports such as audit scores, safeguarding, staff issues, training etc. to Line Manager on aspects of the services as agreed.
+ Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Line Manager.
+ Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the relevant Facilities Management.
+ Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trust's Policies and Procedures.
+ Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
+ Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment.
+ Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues following departmental procedures.
+ Day to day monitoring of contracted services.
+ Be proficient in the use of Word Processing packages, Word, Excel, Power Point, the Trust's Intranet and E-mail, and be able to learn job specific applications.
+ Ensure that the Facilities first aid box is adequately stocked.
+ Ensure all staff have the correct uniform whilst on duty and comply with the Trust Uniform Policy.
+ Raise, process & receipt all purchase orders for the Department as requested, maintaining adequate stock levels.
+ Ensure you and your staff attend training courses as directed.
+ Undertake departmental risk assessments and instruct and train staff on safe use of work equipment and monitor progress.
+ Responsible for the dispatch, receipt & distribution of all post & deliveries both internal and external.
+ Be aware of & comply with the Departmental & Trust's Emergency Procedures.
+ Carry out such other duties as may be required to ensure the smooth and efficient provision of the Facilities Department.
+ Adopt a flexible approach, you may be required to work in any unit within the Trust.
+ Attend Departmental meetings as appropriate.
+ To participate in the Trust's appraisal system, review and personal development process on an annual basis.
+ Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.
+ To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
+ To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which he/she works.
+ Be able to undertake catering duties to support team when needed.
+ To travel to other sites within the umbrella to support staff, undertake audits or any tasks requested by the Team Leader/Manager.
At the heart of how we operate is our Trust values:
+ Compassionate Care
+ Working Together,
+ Achieving Ambitions
+ Delivering Excellence
Our values are fundamental to the high-quality care we provide to the people who need us. We are proud to be a community that cares, delivering our services as a team whilst supporting our employees as individuals.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically, please ensure you check your emails, including your junk folder. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Facilities team, based at Kleinwort site.
You will have proven experience within a Facilities team, ideally in a hospital environment, with an excellent understanding of catering and or cleaning.
You should be able to work on your own initiative, enjoy working as part of a team and be able to assess workloads and prioritise effectively. You must ensure our high departmental standards are maintained and regularly audited.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, good IT skills and experience of supporting and supervising staff., We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated individual within our Facilities Team, which covers the housekeeping and catering at The Kleinwort Site and Health Centres around Mid Sussex and surrounding areas.
You must be able to work on your own initiative and have excellent communication skills. You will ensure the high departmental standards are maintained and regularly audited and be able to assess work loads and prioritise effectively . You will have ideally come from a facilities background, or have experience of supervising staff.
You will need to lead and motivate your team ensuring a high quality, professional service is delivered to patients and staff at all times.
Driving license is essential

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

As this is a multi-site position, a full driving licence is a prerequisite for interview, and access to a vehicle is essential, so this should be confirmed within your application.
You will be covering 5 days per week, with 2 weekend days per month. There will be variable shift 07:00-15:00 and 10:00-18:00
Additional work pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern 7.00-15.00 & 11.00-19.00), + Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff