Domestic Supervisor

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 12 hrs pw = 2 days pw to include alternate weekend, hours 14.30 -20.30  week 1 Fridays, week 2 Friday, Saturday Sundays
• £12.36 per hour
• Cycle to work, Staff Discount, Blue Light Card
• Location is North Devon District Hospital

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a role where your work truly matters. As a Domestic Supervisor with Sodexo at North Devon District Hospital, you’ll play a key part in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that directly impacts the health and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. Your leadership will help prevent the spread of infection and contribute to a high standard of care. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of domestic cleaners, fostering a positive and engaged working environment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with the National Specifications for Cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with ward managers, matrons, and service users, ensuring a patient-first approach.
• Oversee team rosters and deployment of resources, managing ad-hoc cleaning needs as they arise.
• Carry out audits and quality checks, taking swift action where needed.
• Support staff development through training, appraisals (PDRs), and ongoing coaching.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies, and uphold the highest standards of patient dignity and care.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications: 

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
BICSc CPSS
Food hygiene and Health & Safety certifications (or willingness to obtain) 

• Previous experience supervising a cleaning team, preferably in a healthcare or customer-facing environment.
• A caring, compassionate attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer care.
• Physically able to push cleaning trolleys and move light furniture as required.
• Good IT skills and a basic level of numeracy and literacy. 

Be part of a team that puts people first—and feel proud of the difference you make every day.

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

 About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.