Domestic/STA

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2025

Job summary

Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff. We are looking for enthusiastic Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities Team , successful candidates will receive full training and a uniform will be provided,

This vacancy is part time 10 hours, Monday to Friday 18:00 pm to 20:00pm

CWP has adopted the Living Wage. Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach e.g. cover for annual leave and sickness. Previous experience in a domestic environment would be advantageous, if not training will be provided.

Main Duties:

To be responsible for cleaning all areas in accordance with the NPSA national standards of cleanliness, following the approved CWP cleaning schedule and to adjust work routine if required for the needs of the ward / department.
To be accountable for cleaning all areas in accordance with C.O.S.H.H. regulations.
To be accountable for collecting daily rubbish and taking it to designated area.
To undertake the washing up of mealtime dishes for patients.
To be responsible for keeping all equipment used in connection with duties in a clean and tidy condition.
To be responsible for bringing to the attention of the domestic supervisor, all faults on equipment.
To provide details of any untoward incident to administrative / senior nursing staff.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0744

Job locations

Willaston Surgery

Neston Road

Willaston

CH64 2TN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education
Hold or willing to undertake accredited Level 2 award in cleaning

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning
Food Safety qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

Previous NHS cleaning knowledge would be desirable

Experience

Essential

Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable

Previous experience in Domestic Services and/or catering.
Previous experience in dealing with the public

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education
Hold or willing to undertake accredited Level 2 award in cleaning

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning
Food Safety qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

Previous NHS cleaning knowledge would be desirable

Experience

Essential

Good understanding of cleaning services

Desirable

Previous experience in Domestic Services and/or catering.
Previous experience in dealing with the public

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.