Cleaning Supervisor

Who are we?

YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement.

Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive. 

Job Description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a brand new role as a Cleaning Supervisor at YMCA North Tyneside, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cleaning Supervisor to join our team and really make a difference. 

This position works directly with the Maintenance Manager and will involve a combination of direct hands-on work, supervising and managing a team of housekeeping staff, and ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the organisation.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in cleaning, COSHH and supervisory roles. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge,  we want to hear from you! 

Who we are looking for

• Is a team playing but able to use your own initiative
• Has good communication skills
• Is self-motivated and passionate
• Has a flexible approach to work and hours
• Has cleaning experience, supervisor or manager experience but this is not essential 
• Good administrative skills

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to arrange sickness cover which may be at any point during our opening hours.

Role Details

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as the Cleaning Supervisor include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and manage a team of housekeeping staff, providing guidance, support, and training as necessary. This includes arranging sickness and holiday cover, which may be outside of your working hours.
• Create and implement work schedules for the housekeeping team, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient use of resources. 
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the YMCA facilities, including lobby, hallways, stairwells, locker rooms, gym, Nursery, offices and other designated areas. 
• Perform regular inspections to ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. 
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new housekeeping staff members. 
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials, ensuring that all necessary items are readily available for the team.
• Carry out your own cleaning duties and tasks which must be performed to a high standard.
• Keep a track of all completed tasks sheets, including your own.
• Ensure all COSHH Information is saved and up to date.
• Have regular one to one meetings with the team plus probationary meetings and annual reviews.
• Keep up to date with all administrative tasks.
• Regularly review contracts for cleaning and products.

Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more.

If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 257 5434 and ask for Olivia O’Donnell, Maintenance Manager, or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we will be interviewing as we go.

To Apply: Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.

If you feel that this post is not for you but you are interested in working or gaining experience in a similar role please get in contact and the relevant member of staff will be happy to discuss current vacancy options, other zero hour agreements and Volunteering opportunities.