Job summary
Options for Care is looking to
recruit an exceptional Domestic passionate about working within a
hospital environment with individuals with severe and enduring mental health
diagnoses. The successful candidate will work in our high dependency unit at Stanford Court in Highgate, Birmingham.
Our two established hospitals,
Montague Court and Dartmouth House have successfully supported the needs of
individuals with mental health diagnoses. We also have Orchard House, our
recovery home, which provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals
on their journey to mental health recovery. Furthermore, we eagerly anticipate
the opening of Stanford Court, which is set to occur in the next few months.
Dartmouth House is a 16-bed male long-term
complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.
Montague Court is an 18-bed male long-term
complex care mental health inpatient unit based in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Stanford Court will be a 23-bed male mental
health inpatient unit based in Highgate, Birmingham. This will consist of a 19-bed
enhanced care service and four self-contained recovery flats to enable
assessment of daily living skills in preparation for discharge.
Orchard House is an 8-bed residential step-down
service based in Erdington, Birmingham, which allows for the extension of the
long-term complex care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an
integral part of the Hospital team. They will assist in the coordination and
cleanliness of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and ensure a
clean, safe and comfortable environment. The main elements of the role are
ensuring the delivery of a clean and safe environment for all patients,
visitors and staff. They will assist in maintaining quality standards and
rectify or report any deficiencies found.
About us
Options for Care provides mental
health recovery services in Birmingham. Our primary objective is to empower
service users and help them realise their full potential through progressive
improvements in their quality of life and a steady progression towards
recovery, culminating in successful discharge. We are proud to share our
unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Mission
Vision
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We
offer best-practice interventions to enable personal recovery and well-being.
Values
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The
individual is at the heart of everything we do.
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We
inspire, stimulate and empower people to achieve and grow through
compassionate, supportive and protective relationships.
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We
deliver and continuously evaluate high-quality service whilst respecting
differences, promoting dignity and supporting the privacy of others.
At Options for Care, we understand the importance of
delivering tailored and holistic support to our service users. Our dedicated
team is committed to providing relationship-centred interventions that are
grounded in evidence-based practices. We strongly believe that our approach
helps individuals lead fulfilling lives and attain their personal objectives.
To ensure that we consistently meet our service users' needs, we use recognised
assessment tools to track outcomes and make adjustments as needed. Our goal is
to empower our service users to live in the least restrictive setting feasible while
maintaining their dignity and independence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Maintain
and order supplies, supported by administrative staff and management.
-
Assisted
with the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward area
to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
-
To
monitor quality standards and work closely with others to ensure that
deficiencies are rectified.
-
Assist
the Registered Manager in maintaining cleaning standards throughout the
Hospital.
-
To
carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and
efficiently.
-
To
assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. room cleaning.
-
To
maintain the upkeep of patients areas.
Previous experience of working in
a healthcare setting. Ability to work independently as required within the
role. Understanding of housekeeper role. Organisational skills. Computer Literacy,
active listening skills, effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal,
basic literacy and numeracy, Ability to work with/without direct supervision.
Able to prioritise and organise own work whilst also supporting others.
In return, at Options for Care, we
recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of
our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We
prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in
every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with
necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health
benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our
staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our
individual well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised
support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our
staff are well taken care of, both professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride
ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff
productivity and longevity. That is why we offer competitive compensation,
including an annual cost of living pay increase for all our staff members, in
addition to an incremental pay system tied to our appraisal process, which is
our way of showing gratitude for their exceptional dedication to our service
users. This incremental pay pathway includes the first pay rise following the
successful completion of a six-month probation period, ensuring that our staff
are rewarded for their hard work and commitment to quality care.
We are passionate about creating a
positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being.
Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your
success!
If you are interested in applying for the role or wish to
have an informal discussion, please email hr@optionsforcare.net
or please call:
- Jean
Hammond Head of Care Jean.hammond@optionsforcare.net
or 0121 454 1129
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Maintain
and order supplies, supported by administrative staff and management.
-
Assisted
with the coordination of all patient facilities and services in the ward area
to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
-
To
monitor quality standards and work closely with others to ensure that
deficiencies are rectified.
-
Assist
the Registered Manager in maintaining cleaning standards throughout the
Hospital.
-
To
carry out spot cleaning and ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and
efficiently.
-
To
assist in keeping the ward safe and tidy at all times, e.g. room cleaning.
-
To
maintain the upkeep of patients areas.
Previous experience of working in
a healthcare setting. Ability to work independently as required within the
role. Understanding of housekeeper role. Organisational skills. Computer Literacy,
active listening skills, effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal,
basic literacy and numeracy, Ability to work with/without direct supervision.
Able to prioritise and organise own work whilst also supporting others.
In return, at Options for Care, we
recognise the immense value of our team members. Our staff is the foundation of
our success, and we appreciate their exceptional dedication to our clients. We
prioritise employee development and are committed to supporting our staff in
every stage of their career journey. Our workplace is warm and welcoming, with
necessary assistance and supervision to ensure a positive work environment.
Our comprehensive staff health
benefits package further demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our
staff. Our commitment to staff well-being is further evidenced by our
individual well-being risk assessments, which are utilised to create personalised
support plans for each employee. We take all necessary steps to ensure that our
staff are well taken care of, both professionally and personally.
At Options for Care, we pride
ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment that promotes staff
productivity and longevity. That is why we offer competitive compensation,
including an annual cost of living pay increase for all our staff members, in
addition to an incremental pay system tied to our appraisal process, which is
our way of showing gratitude for their exceptional dedication to our service
users. This incremental pay pathway includes the first pay rise following the
successful completion of a six-month probation period, ensuring that our staff
are rewarded for their hard work and commitment to quality care.
We are passionate about creating a
positive work environment that fosters growth, development, and well-being.
Join us at Options for Care and be part of a team that is dedicated to your
success!
If you are interested in applying for the role or wish to
have an informal discussion, please email hr@optionsforcare.net
or please call:
- Jean
Hammond Head of Care Jean.hammond@optionsforcare.net
or 0121 454 1129
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible
- Personal Integrity
- Resilience in dealing with emotive service user issues
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Active Listening Skills
- Effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal
- Basic Literacy & Numeracy
- Able to work with/without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise and organise own work whilst also supporting others
Desirable
- Know how to work within a budget
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Ability to work independently as required within the role
- Understanding of the housekeeper's role
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and Infection Control policies (or willingness to undertake training)
- Previous experience in Housekeeping
Qualifications
Essential
- IT skills
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene
- Customer Care
- Literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of recent training/learning
Other
Essential
- Ability to move and handle equipment
- May need to support other organisational sites
- Able to communicate
- effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Able to work afternoon/evening shifts as service requires
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible
- Personal Integrity
- Resilience in dealing with emotive service user issues
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Active Listening Skills
- Effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal
- Basic Literacy & Numeracy
- Able to work with/without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise and organise own work whilst also supporting others
Desirable
- Know how to work within a budget
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Ability to work independently as required within the role
- Understanding of the housekeeper's role
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and Infection Control policies (or willingness to undertake training)
- Previous experience in Housekeeping
Qualifications
Essential
- IT skills
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene
- Customer Care
- Literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of recent training/learning
Other
Essential
- Ability to move and handle equipment
- May need to support other organisational sites
- Able to communicate
- effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Able to work afternoon/evening shifts as service requires
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.
