Domestic Assistant

Provide CIC

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit domestic service assistants to join our team within the Facilities Department at Halstead Hospital, for day and evening positions.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high quality domestic and catering service.

The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.

Training in Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning all ward areas to a high standard and providing a catering service to patients, serving breakfast, lunch and supper and beverages throughout the day

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming LivesValues: Care, Innovation and CompassionMission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, part time will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2890

Job locations

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead

CO9 2DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. To undertake routine, specific and deep cleaning tasks as required.
  2. To use cleaning materials as necessary to undertake the variety of cleaning tasks required and as directed by the Team Leader.
  3. To regenerate cook/freeze meals recording the temperatures of food prior to serving
  4. To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times
  5. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
  6. To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
  7. To wash up all crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. To undertake routine, specific and deep cleaning tasks as required.
  2. To use cleaning materials as necessary to undertake the variety of cleaning tasks required and as directed by the Team Leader.
  3. To regenerate cook/freeze meals recording the temperatures of food prior to serving
  4. To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times
  5. To ensure food is ready to be served at the correct times for service and all waste food is discarded immediately after service.
  6. To ensure the dining room is cleaned after each meal.
  7. To wash up all crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils after meals and breaks.

Person Specification

Good standard of education

Essential

  • Good standard of education to GCSE level

Previous experience

Essential

  • Previuos experience of working in a healthcare environment
Person Specification

Good standard of education

Essential

  • Good standard of education to GCSE level

Previous experience

Essential

  • Previuos experience of working in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead

CO9 2DL


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead

CO9 2DL


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Estates & Facilities Manager

Sally Miller

sally.miller20@nhs.net

07599109820

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, part time will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2890

Job locations

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead

CO9 2DL


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