Housekeeper

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 January 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Housekeeper (Domestic Cleaner) to Join our Team at Century House, Long Eaton.

You will be required to carry out a full cleaning service and although cleaning experience is desirable, this is not essential as full training will be given.

This vacancy is for 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 08.30am to 12.30pm.

"As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)"

Main duties of the job

Housekeepers provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

About us

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Derbyshire Healthcare and our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid, is a national advocate on these issues. We are actively seeking to increase diversity in our workforce through our recruitment activities. Selection will be on the basis of merit and we are committed to the principles of positive action, to address any imbalances of opportunity.

We are committed to ensuring that all Trust colleagues can work safely during the current Coronavirus crisis. As part of this, the Trust is reviewing job roles in relation to COVID-19 national guidance, in terms of home working, flexibility and safe practice, to ensure positive working environments for staff and the best quality services for patients. Please note that this post may be subject to adjustments in line with COVID-19 national guidance.

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-FAC-5055-24

Job locations

Century House

100 Nottingham Road

Long Eaton

NG10 2BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Key result areas (Main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

1. Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.

2. Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.

3. Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.

4. Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.

5. High dusting.

6. Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.

7. Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.

8. Cleaning wall tiles.

9. Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc.

10. Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.

11. Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient

Ad Hoc Duties

12. Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level.

13. Report defaults, breakages, pests etc to relevant person.

14. To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management

15. To open and secure buildings following procedures where required

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Key result areas (Main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

1. Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.

2. Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.

3. Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.

4. Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.

5. High dusting.

6. Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.

7. Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.

8. Cleaning wall tiles.

9. Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc.

10. Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.

11. Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient

Ad Hoc Duties

12. Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level.

13. Report defaults, breakages, pests etc to relevant person.

14. To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management

15. To open and secure buildings following procedures where required

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Working Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Working Knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Cleaning experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Century House

100 Nottingham Road

Long Eaton

NG10 2BZ


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Century House

100 Nottingham Road

Long Eaton

NG10 2BZ


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Manager

Stephen Jones

Stephen.jones15@nhs.net

01332623700

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-FAC-5055-24

Job locations

Century House

100 Nottingham Road

Long Eaton

NG10 2BZ


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