Domestic Assistant Enhanced

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

Undertake duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and other Health Board premises, inclusive of in-patient and non-patient environments under the direction of the Domestic Services Supervisor. Follow departmental procedures and provide a responsive cleaning and decontamination service for patient and non-patient areas throughout the healthcare premises. The post holder will work across traditional staff group boundaries to provide an effective and timely service and maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a enthusiastic individual to work within our Hotel Services Team with a flexible approach to needs of the service.

Duties will include working with a team to create and maintain a high standard of cleanliness. This is achieved by agreed methods and may include the use of heavy machinery. Also, to ensure all patient related duties are carried out to the highest standard at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-EA022-0524

Job locations

Cymmer Health Centre

Station Rd

Port Talbot

SA13 3HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • General education including numeracy and literacy
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective team member
  • Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
  • Abillity to work on own initative

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role or industry
  • Commitment to learning new skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • General education including numeracy and literacy
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as an effective team member
  • Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
  • Abillity to work on own initative

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role or industry
  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cymmer Health Centre

Station Rd

Port Talbot

SA13 3HR


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cymmer Health Centre

Station Rd

Port Talbot

SA13 3HR


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Food Support Officer

Claire Alexander

claire.alexander@wales.nhs.uk

01639875706

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-EA022-0524

Job locations

Cymmer Health Centre

Station Rd

Port Talbot

SA13 3HR


Supporting documents

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