Cleaning Supervisor

Oxford Health; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor for Didcot Community Hospital. The role involves leading a cleaning team to maintain high cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with NHS requirements. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and qualifications, including an NVQ level 3 certificate. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive benefits, including opportunities for career progression and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive team environment

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS discounts on various products

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation options

Qualifications

• Experience of moving & handling activities.
• Basic cleaning skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals/materials.
• Previous experience supervising staff.
• Experience in a mental health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support line manager with rotas and cleaning schedules.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet service requirements.
• Manage stock levels for cleaning consumables.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Customer service knowledge

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Education

NVQ level 3 relevant certificate

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor - Didcot Community Hospital

Didcot

Full Time

Expires: 23/02/2026

Band 3

Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to help lead our cleaning/portering team at Didcot Community Hospital. Your role will support the day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality cleaning and catering services, making sure our hospital remains a safe, clean, and welcoming place for patients, visitors, and staff.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work alongside the team, leading by example and supporting staff to meet NHS cleaning standards and infection control requirements. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy working with people, and want to make a real difference to patient experience, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Supportive team environment

Main duties of the job

• Support line manager with rotas and cleaning schedules
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to adequately meet the service requirements; highlight any issues immediately to line manager
• Managing stock levels for cleaning consumables, linen and food stock, and highlighting shortages to line manager to order

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself. When making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

Person specification

Education

• NVQ level 3 relevant certificate or relevant experience

Experience

• Experience of moving & handling activities
• Basic Cleaning Skills
• Some knowledge of cleaning chemical/materials
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working in a mental health care setting

Skills

• Ability to work by themselves as well as being part of a team
• An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
• IT skills – basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel