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Job Description
Salary £26,016 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Favordale HFOP, Colne
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Location: Favordale, Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BH Hours: 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
About the role
The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control throughout Favordale Home for Older People. This role combines hands‑on cleaning duties with supervisory responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of the cleaning service.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Supervisory & Operational Duties
- 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 worksheets are completed accurately and on time by all staff.
- 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.
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and relevant regulatory standards.
- Experience managing rotas or staff leave allocation.
What We Offer
- Supportive team environment within a caring setting.
- Opportunity to develop skills and contribute to high-quality care home operations.
- PPE provided
- Employee wellbeing support: All LCC staff can access our free Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and advice on personal, family, or workplace matters.
Closing Date: 20/11/2026
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.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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