Job summary
The Longley Centre is an acute inpatient ward, situated in the grounds of the northern general hospital in Sheffield.
The site service team are a diverse and motivated team, and we are looking to recruit a reliable and conscientious person to join the housekeeping team on the Longley centre site.
Are you well motivated and able to work flexibly? Do you have a desire to work within a mental health setting?
Duties will include providing a cleaning service to maintain high standards of cleanliness. Cleaning duties will be undertaken in line with work schedules. Previous experience of providing cleaning/catering services is essential.
The successful applicant will be expected to work on his or her own initiative as well as working as part of a team.
We reserve the ability to close the advert prior to the closing date should adequate applications be received.
Main duties of the job
o Ensure the daily cleaning of toilets within service user and staff areas within theService.o Ensure the daily cleaning of clinic rooms and service user waiting areas.o Daily emptying of waste bins and disposal of rubbish from the allocated areas.o Regular clean all corridors, offices, rooms, and stairs as listed on the agreed workschedule.o Carry out duties following the required Trust Health & Safety Policies andCOSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.o Promptly report any faults, breakages and incidents relating to the work area.o Regularly complete and adhere to work schedules for the designated areas ofresponsibility, particular attention to standards of care given to the clinical areas.o Ensure the premises and work areas are secure before going off duty.o Attend training and retraining sessions regarding Health & Safety, COSHH orother statutory training in liaison with the Building Manager or her delegateddeputy.o Co-operate with the Admin/Buildings Manager and work as part of a team.Participate in team meetings and supervision when required.o In the event of absence of other housekeeping staff, due to annual leave, sickleave would need to be prepared to cover their priority areas, with particularregard to service user/public areas, toilets and bins.o Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Admin/Building Manager
About us
The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed torecruiting people who fit our organisational values. These are:o Respect - we listen to others, valuing their views and contributions.o Compassion - we show empathy and kindness to others so they feelsupported, understood and safe.o Partnership - we engage with others based on equality andcollaboration.o Accountability - we are open and transparent, acting with honesty andintegrity, accepting responsibility for outcomes.o Fairness - we ensure equal access to opportunity, support andservices.o Ambition - we are committed to making a difference and helping to fulfilaspirations and hopes of our Service users and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will; Ensure the daily cleaning of toilets within service user and staff areas within theService. Ensure the daily cleaning of clinic rooms and service user waiting areas. Daily emptying of waste bins and disposal of rubbish from the allocated areas.Recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic and metal appropriately in the allocatedbins on sites. Regular clean all corridors, offices, rooms, and stairs as listed on the agreed workschedule. Daily test and monitor for legionnaires following Trust guidelines. Carry out duties following the required Trust Health & Safety Policies andCOSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. Promptly report any faults, breakages and incidents relating to the work area. Regularly complete and adhere to work schedules for the designated areas ofresponsibility, particular attention to standards of care given to the clinical areas. Monitor stock levels and liaise with appropriate designated persons to ensureadequate quantities of cleaning materials. Ensure the premises and work areas are secure before going off duty. Attend training and retraining sessions regarding Health & Safety, COSHH orother statutory training in liaison with the Building Manager or her delegateddeputy. Co-operate with the Admin/Buildings Manager and work as part of a team.Participate in team meetings and supervision when required. In the event of absence of other housekeeping staff, due to annual leave, sickleave would need to be prepared to cover their priority areas, with particularregard to service user/public areas, toilets and bins. Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Admin/Building Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role holder will; Ensure the daily cleaning of toilets within service user and staff areas within theService. Ensure the daily cleaning of clinic rooms and service user waiting areas. Daily emptying of waste bins and disposal of rubbish from the allocated areas.Recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic and metal appropriately in the allocatedbins on sites. Regular clean all corridors, offices, rooms, and stairs as listed on the agreed workschedule. Daily test and monitor for legionnaires following Trust guidelines. Carry out duties following the required Trust Health & Safety Policies andCOSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. Promptly report any faults, breakages and incidents relating to the work area. Regularly complete and adhere to work schedules for the designated areas ofresponsibility, particular attention to standards of care given to the clinical areas. Monitor stock levels and liaise with appropriate designated persons to ensureadequate quantities of cleaning materials. Ensure the premises and work areas are secure before going off duty. Attend training and retraining sessions regarding Health & Safety, COSHH orother statutory training in liaison with the Building Manager or her delegateddeputy. Co-operate with the Admin/Buildings Manager and work as part of a team.Participate in team meetings and supervision when required. In the event of absence of other housekeeping staff, due to annual leave, sickleave would need to be prepared to cover their priority areas, with particularregard to service user/public areas, toilets and bins. Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Admin/Building Manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- housekeeping experience's
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- housekeeping experience's
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
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
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.
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).
