Domestic Assistant

Summerhill Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support services provider in Birmingham seeks a Domestic Assistant to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in designated areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste removal, and kitchen duties. Candidates should engage in training for infection control and demonstrate professionalism towards colleagues. The position offers a part-time role (25 hrs per week), emphasizing support for organizational goals and sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• Engagement in training for infection control procedures.
• Professional manner maintained towards colleagues.
• Confidentiality in accordance with data protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hygiene standards within designated areas.
• Utilise mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment safely.
• Provide pantry and kitchen duties as required.

Job description

POSTS & HOURS

Domestic Assistant
Based at: Barberry Centre
Post: 25 hrs
(Monday - Friday)

Salary: £16798.31 (FTE 25197.47)

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of age, gender reassignment, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, disability, race or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Disclosure: All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

To provide a high quality domestic service throughout the designated area/service, maintaining a clean and safe environment that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.

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GENERAL

• To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
• To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required to meet the above.
• To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
• To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.
• It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.

INDIVIDUAL

• Responsible for engaging in the SSL/Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
• Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
• To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Domestic Supervisor.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
• To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Domestic Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post i.e. changing of cubicle/window curtain blinds.
• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
• It is the responsibility of each member of staff when reporting for duty and collecting their staff attack alarm to test the alarm on the ward area to ensure it is working correctly.