Housekeeping Services Assistant - Worcester

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 26 November 2024

Job summary

Forget the rest - and join the best - Working together for Outstanding Care.

We currently have a permanent cleaning vacancy AT the ELGAR UNIT , WORCESTER,20 hours per week: (M-F)- 4 HRS PER DAY -15:30-19:30

We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience through the provision of a Housekeeping service.

These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to;

Competitive pay with weekend enhancements

Generous annual leave up to 33 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length of service

Flexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilities

Career progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS

Extensive training and support available

NHS pension and life assurance provision

Uniform provided

Health and wellbeing packages available

Seasonal incentive schemes

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.

Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.

Working alongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanliness of the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategic cleaning plan.

You will be responsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service, to meet NHS standard of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules and procedures and will work within local community hospitals / other inpatient settings / health centres / clinics / and administration areas. You will also be required to relay information that may impact on other clinical / non-clinical services. The role will provide you with variety as no two days are the same.

In return, you will receive full support, training, and guidance to enable you to undertake a range of cleaning duties to include, general cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) as well as specialised cleaning processes to include machines, with some specific tasks being tailored to the needs of a particular service and around patient care.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata (£12.08 per hour)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-0902

Job locations

The Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity

Desirable

  • Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment
Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity

Desirable

  • Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

The Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

The Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Administrator

Lisa Harris

lisa.harris20@nhs.net

01527488296

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata (£12.08 per hour)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-0902

Job locations

The Elgar Unit

Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG


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