Domestic Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

GP access

Counselling support

Online discounts

Job summary

BPAS Doncaster is seeking a Domestic Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis to carry out cleaning duties within the unit in line with agreed standards. The role covers 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will clean premises, monitor stock of cleaning materials, assist with linen washing, and follow COSHH and health-and-safety regulations. This position offers a supportive team and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience in household cleaning and knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• COSHH familiarity and manual handling awareness.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with motivation and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Clean the premises to a defined standard including surfaces and fixtures.
• Monitor stock of cleaning materials and arrange reorders as needed.
• Assist in washing and ironing of linen following infection control rules.
• Linen handling, dating, and routine checks for wear and replacement.
• Periodically wipe paintwork, dust, and clean windows and blinds.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; empty bins and dispose waste per procedures.
• Clean toilets and wash basins; maintain COSHH compliance and safety.
• Follow Manual Handling regulations and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Household cleaning

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Literate and numerate

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

We're looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our professional and dedicated team at BPAS Doncaster, on a part time, permanent basis. You will carry out cleaning duties within the unit in accordance with agreed levels and standards. This role is working 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found below.,

• Clean the premises to include cleaning work tops, dusting of telephones, furniture, window ledges & any other fixtures.
• Monitor stock of cleaning materials for ordering by the Treatment Unit Manager, & stock toilets with sufficient supplies.
• Assist in the washing and ironing of all dirty linen daily, observing strict control of infection controls.
• Mark and date all linen before putting into circulation and regularly check all linen for repair/replacement and take out of use.
• Periodically wipe down paint work, carry out high dusting, wash inside of windows and clean window blinds.
• To vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors.
• To empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with BPAS procedures.
• To clean toilet areas including toilet, washbasins, window ledges, cupboards, and bins.
• Use all cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations, and comply with cross infection instructions with regard to cleaning materials and equipment.
• Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques
• You'll have experience of household cleaning and knowledge of cleaning procedures with regard to the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment. You'll have practical cleaning techniques and will be able to apply these to the workplace.
• Able to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated
• Manual Handling and COSHH qualification
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality, Previous experience of household cleaning
• Cleaning procedures and practical cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of laundry procedures, Previous experience of office/ nursing home cleaning to defined standards., Literate and numerate
• Knowledge of COSHH in relation to cleaning materials
• The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance, Are you aware that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• This role is working 23 hours per week over Monday to Thursday 05:30am till 10:0 am and Friday 09:00am till 2:00pm. Can you commit to this working pattern?