Job summary
We are a 61 bed long-stay forensic mental health facility and we have 21 staff in the housekeeping department who are all dedicated to their role so we are looking for like-minded people to complement our team. This is a fairly physical job where staff provide a housekeeping service at the Caswell Clinic. This will include cooking for patients on an individual ward using a cook-freeze catering system and the provision of a domestic service within that ward environment. We have a number of posts available of around 20 hours per week. The role consists of 5 shifts per week , 4 hours a day (this will include weekend working on a rota basis), either 9.30am-1.30 pm or 1.30 pm-5.30 pm with a long weekend every 3rd week.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at our purpose built Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health Unit in the grounds of Glanrhyd Hospital and requires the post holder to provide a housekeeping service on a ward in the unit. This is a dual role and housekeeping staff are required to cook and serve meals to patients and provide a domestic service within their designated area.
Previous catering and cleaning experience is preferred although full training will be provided. There is no public transport to the Hospital so the ability to travel to site in a timely manner is essential.
We seek staff who can be flexible with their hours to ensure that we are able to cover for annual leave and sickness absence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
In summary, the job requires staff to clean warded areas following a cleaning schedule which includes patient bedrooms, medical rooms, kitchen, laundry, bathrooms and wc's in addition to all the communal ward areas and offices. There are two housekeeping staff allocated to each ward each day and the cleaning duties are shared according to shift worked (either morning or afternoon). Additionally,our housekeeping staff are responsible for preparing lunch and/or tea for the patients on their ward which involves the preparation of food for cooking or for salads/sandwiches using various pieces of kitchen equipment whilst following food hygiene regulations (training is provided on site).Our cook/freeze system of catering involves buying in already cooked and frozen food and regenerating in special ovens. This means that whilst catering experience is advantageous, it is not essential. However, we are looking for people who know their way around a kitchen and have knowledge of cooking even if only in a domestic setting. Full training is provided in all aspects of the role.
If you wish to make further enquiries about this role prior to applying, please contact Jax Segust on 01656 753024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In summary, the job requires staff to clean warded areas following a cleaning schedule which includes patient bedrooms, medical rooms, kitchen, laundry, bathrooms and wc's in addition to all the communal ward areas and offices. There are two housekeeping staff allocated to each ward each day and the cleaning duties are shared according to shift worked (either morning or afternoon). Additionally,our housekeeping staff are responsible for preparing lunch and/or tea for the patients on their ward which involves the preparation of food for cooking or for salads/sandwiches using various pieces of kitchen equipment whilst following food hygiene regulations (training is provided on site).Our cook/freeze system of catering involves buying in already cooked and frozen food and regenerating in special ovens. This means that whilst catering experience is advantageous, it is not essential. However, we are looking for people who know their way around a kitchen and have knowledge of cooking even if only in a domestic setting. Full training is provided in all aspects of the role.
If you wish to make further enquiries about this role prior to applying, please contact Jax Segust on 01656 753024.
Person Specification
Experience and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of importance of hygiene
- Knowledge of COSHH
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience of teamwork
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safey
Qualifications
Essential
- General education including literacy and numeracy
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective Team member
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexibility as situations arise
- Smart appearance
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
- Ability to interpret written instructions
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Ability to communication effectively with patients, staff and visitors
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
- Able to demonstrate empathy and tolerance to others
Desirable
- Commitment to learning new skills
Person Specification
Experience and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of importance of hygiene
- Knowledge of COSHH
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience of teamwork
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safey
Qualifications
Essential
- General education including literacy and numeracy
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective Team member
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexibility as situations arise
- Smart appearance
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
- Ability to interpret written instructions
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Ability to communication effectively with patients, staff and visitors
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
- Able to demonstrate empathy and tolerance to others
Desirable
- Commitment to learning new 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.
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).
