Cleaning Supervisor - Care Facilities Management

Salary £24,796 - £25,185 per annum| 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Facilities Management | Lancaster and Morecambe

The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout Dolphinlee Care Home. This role combines hands‑on cleaning duties with supervisory responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of the cleaning service.

• Cleaning Duties
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks across allocated areas of the care home.
• Ensure all cleaning is completed to required standards, following infection control protocols.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and in accordance with training and COSHH regulations.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests when required.

• Manage stock levels, including monitoring usage and ensuring adequate supplies at all times.
• Complete stock ordering in line with company procedures.
• Manage staff annual leave, ensuring adequate cover and maintaining the cleaning rota.
• Ensure all mandatory paperwork and cleaning logs are completed accurately and on time by all staff.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, checks, training, incidents, and compliance documents.
• Support with staff training, coaching, and performance where required.
• Ensure all staff follow cleaning standards, health & safety requirements, and infection control policies.
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns promptly.

• Experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a care home or similar environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader position.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Understanding of infection control and health & safety requirements.
• Good communication skills and a supportive leadership style.

• Knowledge of COSHH and relevant regulatory standards.
• Experience managing rotas or staff leave allocation.

• Stable weekday working pattern (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00).
• Supportive team environment within a caring setting.
• Opportunity to develop skills and contribute to high-quality care home operations.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

DBS

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.