Job Overview The role will be supervising staff in four mental health units in Chelmsford Responsible for the day to day co-supervision of the FM services and will be the customers point of contact for any FM related issues. Arrange rosters to ensure that there is sufficient cover available and resources are used efficiently. Ensure goods delivered to site are received, checked and distributed appropriately. Provide FM Support and advice as required. Deal efficiently with any complaints/issues, report remedial action to the Facilities Officer. As part of the FM team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and customer skills, ability to sue a degree of initiative to prioritize and organise the duties. Main duties of the job Organise staff rosters, ensure staff are used efficiently and communicating shifts to the staff in a timely fashion. Authorise annual leave requests Sign agency staff timesheets prior to forwarding to the Facilities Officer in order that payment for shifts worked can be authorised. To ensure that any staff who are new to the area are taken through the induction programme. Carry out training with staff on use of equipment and safe methods of working. Ensure that mandatory training, supervisions & appraisals are carried out as per Trust policy/procedure and that all necessary documentation is completed. Carry out meetings with staff returning from sick leave and complete the relevant paperwork Ensure staff are released for training as and when required. You may also be required to assist staff complete their mandatory training via the Trusts electronic system. Review work schedules for the service in conjunction with the Facilities Officer. To support the Facilities Officer in the on-going development needs of staff including the identification of training needs, re-training needs, development of training plans and delivering practical training. To monitor the performance of staff. Working for our organisation EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Equal Opportunities Employer Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.advertsnhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Covid Vaccination Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hrnhs.net .