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Barnsley Healthcare Federation Cleaning Supervisor

The closing date is 30 November 2026

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Job summary

BHF Property Services Barnsley is looking for a motivated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to lead our cleaning team and ensure high standards across all sites. The ideal candidate will be hands on organised and confident in managing staff completing quality checks and maintaining a professional, efficient cleaning service. This role involves overseeing daily tasks supporting team members liaising with client, and ensuring every space is left spotless and hygienic. If you take pride in delivering excellent results and enjoy leading by example wed love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in IPC cleaning specialist cleaning or facilities supervision
• Strong understanding of infection control principles
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive hands on approach
• Ability to travel across South Yorkshire
• Someone dependable confident, and committed to maintaining safe environments

What We Offer:

• £15 per hour
• Mileage paid a 55p per mile
• 15 hours per week 3 hours per day, A mixture of shifts including 05:00-08:00am and 18:00 - 21:00pm
• Temp to perm opportunity
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Supportive management and ongoing IPC training
• A role where your work directly contributes to safer workplaces

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

IPC Operational Delivery

• Conduct weekly IPC audits, documenting compliance and identifying improvements
• Ensure all IPC cleaning tasks meet BHF Cleaning Solutions standards and client requirements
• Oversee correct use of disinfectants, sanitisation products, and colourcoding systems
• Provide handson IPC cleaning support when required

People Supervision

• Supervise, motivate, and support IPC cleaning operatives
• Deliver training on IPC procedures, PPE use, and safe working practices
• Monitor attendance, performance and adherence to IPC protocols
• Support rota planning and emergency cover

Communication & Reporting

• Report audit findings, site issues, and staffing concerns to the Area Cleaning Manager
• Maintain accurate records of IPC audits, stock, and training
• Build positive relationships with clients and site contacts

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all staff follow IPC COSHH and health & safety procedures
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange repairs or replacements
• Maintain stock levels of IPCapproved chemicals and ensure safe storage

About us

BHF Cleaning Solutions Barnsley delivers a dedicated range of IPC professional cleaning solutions for healthcare and commercial clients across the region. Our cleaning division is known for its high standard reliability and attention to detail providing IPC specialist cleaning services. We take pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments for our clients supported by a hardworking team and a commitment to consistent quality results. As our cleaning services continue to grow were looking for motivated individuals who share our focus on excellence and customer care.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour Mileage is paid at 55p per mile

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0243-26-0060

Job locations

B H F Priory Centre

Pontefract Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PROFILE

POST TITLE: Cleaning Supervisor

RESPONSIBLE TO: Area Cleaning Manager

LOCATION: Regional South Yorkshire

KEY CONTACTS: Executive Management Team

Human Resources

Job Statement

To ensure the delivery of high quality IPC cleaning services across designated sites in South Yorkshire by supervising cleaning operatives, conducting infection control audits and supporting the Area Cleaning Manager in maintaining safe compliant environments.

Key Responsibilities

IPC Operational Delivery

• Conduct weekly IPC audits documenting compliance and identifying improvements
• Ensure all IPC cleaning tasks meet BHF Cleaning Solutions standards and client requirements
• Oversee correct use of disinfectants sanitisation products and colour coding systems
• Provide hands on IPC cleaning support when required

People Supervision

• Supervise, motivate, and support IPC cleaning operatives
• Deliver training on IPC procedures, PPE use, and safe working practices
• Monitor attendance, performance, and adherence to IPC protocols
• Support rota planning and emergency cover

Communication & Reporting

• Report audit findings, site issues, and staffing concerns to the Area Cleaning Manager
• Maintain accurate records of IPC audits, stock and training
• Build positive relationships with clients and site contacts

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all staff follow IPC COSHH and health & safety procedures
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange repairs or replacements
• Maintain stock levels of IPCapproved chemicals and ensure safe storage

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PROFILE

POST TITLE: Cleaning Supervisor

RESPONSIBLE TO: Area Cleaning Manager

LOCATION: Regional South Yorkshire

KEY CONTACTS: Executive Management Team

Human Resources

Job Statement

To ensure the delivery of high quality IPC cleaning services across designated sites in South Yorkshire by supervising cleaning operatives, conducting infection control audits and supporting the Area Cleaning Manager in maintaining safe compliant environments.

Key Responsibilities

IPC Operational Delivery

• Conduct weekly IPC audits documenting compliance and identifying improvements
• Ensure all IPC cleaning tasks meet BHF Cleaning Solutions standards and client requirements
• Oversee correct use of disinfectants sanitisation products and colour coding systems
• Provide hands on IPC cleaning support when required

People Supervision

• Supervise, motivate, and support IPC cleaning operatives
• Deliver training on IPC procedures, PPE use, and safe working practices
• Monitor attendance, performance, and adherence to IPC protocols
• Support rota planning and emergency cover

Communication & Reporting

• Report audit findings, site issues, and staffing concerns to the Area Cleaning Manager
• Maintain accurate records of IPC audits, stock and training
• Build positive relationships with clients and site contacts

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all staff follow IPC COSHH and health & safety procedures
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange repairs or replacements
• Maintain stock levels of IPCapproved chemicals and ensure safe storage

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of IPC cleaning standards including disinfection protocols colour coding and safe systems of work
• Audit and compliance skills able to complete detailed weekly site inspections
• Team supervision and leadership with the ability to motivate and support cleaning operatives
• Training and coaching ability particularly around IPC procedures PPE use and safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Time management and organisational skills able to prioritise across multiple sites
• Problem solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues quickly
• IT literacy, able to complete audit forms, reports, and digital documentation
• Knowledge of COSHH safe chemical handling and health & safety legislation
• Ability to work independently making confident decisions when supporting sites and staff
• Personal Qualities
• Detail focused with a commitment to maintaining high IPC standards
• Professional and reliable especially when providing on call support
• Calm under pressure able to manage unexpected issues or staffing challenges
• Approachable and supportive building trust with cleaners and site contacts
• Hands on and practical willing to step in and assist with IPC cleaning when required
• Positive and solution driven always looking for ways to improve service delivery
• Flexible and adaptable comfortable working across multiple locations
• Integrity and discretion especially when working in sensitive environments
• Strong work ethic with pride in delivering safe hygienic spaces

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH, PPE protocols, and infection control legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in IPC cleaning or specialist cleaning environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection control standards
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel between sites

Experience

Desirable

• Experience conducting IPC audits

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of IPC cleaning standards including disinfection protocols colour coding and safe systems of work
• Audit and compliance skills able to complete detailed weekly site inspections
• Team supervision and leadership with the ability to motivate and support cleaning operatives
• Training and coaching ability particularly around IPC procedures PPE use and safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Time management and organisational skills able to prioritise across multiple sites
• Problem solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues quickly
• IT literacy, able to complete audit forms, reports, and digital documentation
• Knowledge of COSHH safe chemical handling and health & safety legislation
• Ability to work independently making confident decisions when supporting sites and staff
• Personal Qualities
• Detail focused with a commitment to maintaining high IPC standards
• Professional and reliable especially when providing on call support
• Calm under pressure able to manage unexpected issues or staffing challenges
• Approachable and supportive building trust with cleaners and site contacts
• Hands on and practical willing to step in and assist with IPC cleaning when required
• Positive and solution driven always looking for ways to improve service delivery
• Flexible and adaptable comfortable working across multiple locations
• Integrity and discretion especially when working in sensitive environments
• Strong work ethic with pride in delivering safe hygienic spaces

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH, PPE protocols, and infection control legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in IPC cleaning or specialist cleaning environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection control standards
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel between sites

Experience

Desirable

• Experience conducting IPC audits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

B H F Priory Centre

Pontefract Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://barnsleyhealthcarefederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Healthcare Federation

Address

B H F Priory Centre

Pontefract Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://barnsleyhealthcarefederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Business Partner

Susan Calvert

[email protected]

07877284394

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour Mileage is paid at 55p per mile

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0243-26-0060

Job locations

B H F Priory Centre

Pontefract Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S71 5PN

United Kingdom

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