FM Assistant Supervisor (Cleaning)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Facilities Team within the Directorate of Estates & Facilities as Assistant Facilities Supervisor which comprises of cleaning, catering, portering, goods receiving services and linen/laundry management.
Hrs per week -
Week 1, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 15.00 - 19.00 = 12 hours
Week 2, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 15.00 - 1900, Saturday & Sunday 07.00 - 13.30 (to include 30 minute unpaid break) & 15.00 - 19.00 = 32 hours
You will be responsible for the day to day co-supervision of the FM services and will be the customers' point of contact for any FM related issues.
As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and customer skills, ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise you duties.
You will be responsible for supporting the management of all the FM Assistants., To assist the FM Supervisor in organising the staff rosters and communicating shifts to the staff in a timely fashion. To ensure that any staff who are new to the area are taken through the induction programme. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade that may be assigned from time to time.
Carry out training with staff on use of equipment and safe methods of working.
To assist the FM Supervisor in ensuring that staff are released for training as and when required.
To support the FM Supervisor in the on-going development needs of staff including the identification of training needs, re-training needs, development of training plans and delivering practical training.
Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the cleaning schedules (may include operating specialist equipment), this may include specialist cleaning also one off cleans in line with FM supervisors requirements.
Be responsible for bringing to the attention of the FM Supervisor any faults on equipment, particularly damage to plugs/wiring etc on any electrical equipment.
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the attached Person Specification.
Uniform will be provided., To assist the FM Supervisor in organising the staff rosters, ensure staff are used efficiently and communicating shifts to the staff in a timely fashion.
To ensure that any staff who are new to the area are taken through the induction programme.
To carry out training with staff on use of equipment and safe methods of working.
To assist the FM Supervisor in ensuring that mandatory training, supervisions & appraisals are carried out as per Trust policy/procedure and that all necessary documentation is completed.
To assist the FM Supervisor in ensuring that staff are released for training as and when required.
Full training will be given for the role however, previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, as would previous NHS experience.
May be required to assist staff to complete their mandatory training via the Trusts electronic system.
To assist the FM Supervisor in reviewing work schedules for the service in conjunction with the Facilities Officer.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
+ We are among the largest employers in the in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
+ We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.

Our vision and values
Our Vision
"To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care".
Our Purpose
"We care for people every day. What we do together, matters".
Our Values
+ We Care
+ We Learn
+ We Empower
Our strategic objectives
+ We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
+ We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
+ We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
+ We will help our communities to thrive.
Our services
+ Mental Health Services
+ Community Health Services
+ Learning Disabilities Services
+ Social Care
Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory., The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected].

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
+ Season Ticket Loans
+ NHS discounts for staff
+ Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
+ Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
+ The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
+ Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
+ Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected].
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