Domestic Assistant

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider seeks dedicated cleaning staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Candidates should demonstrate a friendly and helpful manner, must be able to work independently or as a team, and have a commitment to patient safety. Various part-time and full-time hours are available, making this a flexible opportunity to join a supportive organization.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Support services for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles is preferred.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment responsibly.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the hospital.
• Utilize chemicals and equipment appropriately.
• Ensure safety through proper signage while cleaning.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Friendly and helpful demeanor

Ability to follow cleaning procedures

Understanding of health and safety guidelines

Teamwork skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate cleaning procedures.

The post holder will be required to use chemicals and handle cleaning equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies, procedures and national standards which are monitored by supervisory staff.

The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families. Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

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The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

Permanent - Part & full time hours available

Friday- Monday 9am-2pm

Monday- Friday 11am-7pm

Monday- Friday 1pm-7pm

Various positions to cover a 7 day service, flexibility will be required and it is essential you can cover Saturday/Sundays/Bank Holidays, Part time and Full Time Available

An opportunity has arisen to join the Trust in this varied and interesting role within the Domestic Department, offering a high quality, flexible and patient focused service.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.

Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.