Band 2 Rapid Response Domestic Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Paid induction & training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday

Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant for a 37.5-hour contract. This mobile role covers multiple sites across the Trust, requiring a valid UK driving licence and access to a work vehicle.

You will perform cleaning duties, follow safety procedures and rotate between responsibilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• To clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas.
• To adhere to written procedures for check cleaning and various cleaning methods.
• To follow Health and Safety guidelines when using cleaning equipment.
• To handle waste in line with Trust policies.
• To rotate between responsibilities as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.

We have a 37.5 hour vacancy, this is a mobile position, therefore it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as this role is mobile across our sites, business mileage will be paid in addition to salary and business insurance for your vehicle is essential for this role. 2 week rota; week 1, working 8.30am to 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays / week 2, working 8am to 8pm on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's.

As a Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning and deep cleaning across our sites.

Applicants need to hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible.

Contact: Jane Toon, Facilities Co-ordinator, 07785316572.

We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and will be respected for the work you do.

All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant Duties

• To clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas, as specified
• To adhere to written procedures for check cleaning, damp dusting, damp mopping, full cleaning, periodic cleaning, spray cleaning and steam cleaning
• To adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent contamination
• To use cleaning equipment within designated areas in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To ensure the correct economical use of materials and equipment, seeking advice from the Facilities Supervisor when in doubt
• To handle waste (including clinical and infected) in compliance with Trust policies and procedures
• To ensure the safe storage of all equipment and materials
• To report to the Facilities Supervisor any mechanical defects, any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidents
• To conform to the requirements for the cleaning of body fluid spillages in non-patient areas and implement as required, Following the Infection Control Policy
• This role will require the individual to rotate between their responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay
• Free car parking
• Paid induction & training
• Pension scheme
• 27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts