Housekeeping Team Supervisor

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

HOUSEKEEPING TEAM SUPERVISOR

Hours:              30 hours / week (part-time)

Salary:              £25,468 - £27,486 per annum, pro-rata

Holiday:            35 days per annum (including public holidays)  pro-rata

Sponsorship:    Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date:    Sunday 6 October 2024

Please note that the employer for this job vacancy is Highland Hospice and not NHS Highland.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOUSEKEEPING TEAM SUPERVISOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic Housekeeping Supervisor with supervisory experience and an attention to detail. They will work both on the floor and in a supervisory role over a 5 day week supporting a hardworking team.

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Facilities & IT Manager, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• As our Housekeeping Supervisor you will be able to use your experience and organisational  skills to lead our team of housekeepers here at Highland Hospice
• You will be leading a dedicated team to deliver an exceptional service to enable the organisation to care for, and support our patients, staff, volunteers and visitors   
• Working as part of a flexible team you will deliver a high quality of service across the building while adhering to relevant guidelines and policies
• You will have an attention to detail and an ability to effectively manage change

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Housekeeping Supervisor you will need the following qualities and skills:

• A people person that can deliver a high quality service.
• Takes great pride in what they do.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension with additional matching employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit
• Continuation of SPPA pension contributions and annual leave reckonable service for employees coming to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
• Free access to Inverness Tennis Court Gym Facilities

Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is subject to a Standard Police Disclosure check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Sue Mckelvie, Facilities Coordinator on or s.mckelvie@highlandhospice.org.uk

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@highlandhospice.org.uk

Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at https://highlandhospice.org/who-we-are/current-vacancies