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Band 3
Part-time

Domestic Supervisor

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustFreeman Hospital, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 27/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Part-time
Hours / week
15
Posted
21/09/2026
Closes
27/09/2026

Sponsorship verdict

This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.

Role summary

This role involves supervising a team of Domestic Assistants to maintain high cleanliness standards across the Freeman Hospital and external clinics. Responsibilities include conducting audits, appraisals, return-to-work interviews, and training new staff. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to upholding the Trust's high standards. This specific post requires working Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00-22:00.

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of Domestic Assistants to ensure high cleaning standards in designated areas.
  • Oversee cleaning methods and frequencies, ensuring required standards are achieved.
  • Ensure staff carry out duties safely, using correct procedures and materials.
  • Train domestic staff on machinery use and correct cleaning methods.
  • Complete PLB/appraisals for domestic staff in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all mandatory training for staff is completed on time.

Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, products and processes
  • Supervisory, leadership and motivation skills
  • Good communication skills
  • IT skills essential to the role.
  • Experience of working in domestic services environment
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification such as BICS (or working towards)

Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in the Cleaning Industry
  • Previous Supervisory experience

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Supervisor

The closing date is 27 September 2026

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

The role will involve the daily supervision of a large group of staff. It will involve attending wards and departments to complete audits to ensure that cleanliness levels are maintained. You will conduct appraisals, return to work interviews and training of new staff etc.

Hotel services is a fast paced department. You will need to be a self motivated individual who thrives in both working alone and also within a team.

You must lead by example at all times. We have extremely high standards in our Trust and we rely on our supervisors to help ensure this is maintained.

You will be required to work bank holidays.

Available posts

Saturday & Sunday 14.00-22.00 fixed

  • Interview Date Wednesday 07 October 2026
  • 15 Hours/Week
  • Face to face interview
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

This role involves the supervision of a team of Domestic Assistants to ensure cleaning to a high standard in all areas within the Freeman Hospital and external clinics. Previous experience as a Domestic Assistant in the NHS or similar environment

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