Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a full time Facilities Supervisor to join our team managing cleaning and meal service provision in East Sussex. Based at Millview Hospital in Hove, the successful candidate will support a team of Facilities Assistants delivering services within three in-patient locations and seven community buildings across the region.
This is a full time position of 37.5 hours each week with specific shift pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, which will include some weekends. Our shifts run daily from 7am to 6.30pm.
Main duties of the job
Previous supervisory experience is essential, you must be fully computer literate and hold a full driving license and/or able to travel between locations whilst on duty.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing a customer focused and efficient service. The skills we value the most in our staff are:

• Dedicated to providing and maintaining high standards.
• Working well as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
• Having an exemplary standard of personal conduct, positive attitude and behaviour.

About us
Our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorder. Our specialist learning disability services provide community and inpatient care for people with complex health needs which can't be met by other services. We have a number of services that provide very specialist care for people with complex health conditions and social care needs.
We provide care in people's homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries . Our services are aimed at children, young people and adults of all ages and many are provided in partnership with other organisations.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-EF-20326
Job locations
Millview Hospital
Nevill Avenue
Hove
BN3 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found in the .
When on duty the Facilities Supervisor supports a team of Facilities Assistants (cleaners) across the Brighton and Hove region. This includes two inpatient locations as well as a number of administrative and community service buildings.
We need someone who recognises the importance of a clean environment as well as food safety and the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times. Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found in the .
When on duty the Facilities Supervisor supports a team of Facilities Assistants (cleaners) across the Brighton and Hove region. This includes two inpatient locations as well as a number of administrative and community service buildings.
We need someone who recognises the importance of a clean environment as well as food safety and the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds an appropriate qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Managing teams delivering frontline services
• Undertaking auditing and monitoring of services
• Has appropriate IT skills
• Catering experience in a busy kitchen environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of working within NHS / lived mental health experience

Skills
Essential

• Communication and interpersonal skills / tact and understanding
• Able to plan activities / deal with interruption

Planning & Organisation
Essential

• Follow work schedules with minimal supervision after initial training

Emotional Effort
Essential

• Deal with occasional distressing or emotional circumstances

Desirable

• Able to reflect on own performance and training needs

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds an appropriate qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Managing teams delivering frontline services
• Undertaking auditing and monitoring of services
• Has appropriate IT skills
• Catering experience in a busy kitchen environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of working within NHS / lived mental health experience

Skills
Essential

• Communication and interpersonal skills / tact and understanding
• Able to plan activities / deal with interruption

Planning & Organisation
Essential

• Follow work schedules with minimal supervision after initial training

Emotional Effort
Essential

• Deal with occasional distressing or emotional circumstances

Desirable

• Able to reflect on own performance and training needs

Skills Required