Band 2 Domestic Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.

We have 2 Domestic Assistant vacancies based at Loughborough Hospital within our Estates and Facilities Directorate.

1 x 15 hours 17.00-20.00pm Monday-Friday

1 x 20 hours 16.00-20.00pm Monday-Friday

As a Domestic Assistant you will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for in-patient and community sites as assigned

Responsible for general cleaning duties and will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule. The post holder will ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include

To ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.
Ensure the correct use, cleaning and storage of cleaning equipment.
Ensure the correct storage of all cleaning and disposable items when issued
Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines and ensure that equipment is stored correctly
Replenish all disposables, soaps, etc. as required.
Collect refuse and store at designed collection points.
Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis

Benefits

Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay
Freecar parking
Paidinduction & training
Pension scheme
27 dayspaidholiday plus BH
Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0534

Job locations

Loughborough Hospital

Hospital Way

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE115JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths.
Able to understand verbal and written instruction.

Desirable

QCF Level 2 in Cleaning

Experience

Essential

Experience of using cleaning materials and equipment.
Planning and organisation of daily / weekly work tasks/activities.
Awareness of safe working practices.
Understand how to prevent the spread of infections.
Safe use of cleaning chemicals.
Good personal hygiene practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and to manage own workload.
Demonstrate good customer service skills.

Desirable

Experience of using industrial equipment/ machinery.
Awareness of different cleaning methods

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths.
Able to understand verbal and written instruction.

Desirable

QCF Level 2 in Cleaning

Experience

Essential

Experience of using cleaning materials and equipment.
Planning and organisation of daily / weekly work tasks/activities.
Awareness of safe working practices.
Understand how to prevent the spread of infections.
Safe use of cleaning chemicals.
Good personal hygiene practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and to manage own workload.
Demonstrate good customer service skills.

Desirable

Experience of using industrial equipment/ machinery.
Awareness of different cleaning methods

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.