Domestic Assistant

Compass Group UK; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK, within Medirest, is seeking a Domestic Assistant to support hospital cleaning and infection-control duties. You will contribute to patient care by maintaining high cleanliness standards in wards, toilets and public areas, while following safety policies.

The role offers part-time hours (13.5 per week) at £12.92 per hour, with shifts primarily on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons. Training and DBS checks are provided as part of the employer's requirements.

Qualifications

• Patient care focus and empathy.
• Clear communication with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to shift patterns.
• Willingness to learn and take pride in responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a hospital environment and handling distressing situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high and low dusting, mopping and cleaning of surfaces.
• Clean wards, side rooms, toilets, showers and infection-control areas.
• Ensure bins are emptied and maintained; manage waste as required.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness to meet required policies and safety standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment following Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

£12.92 per hour, 13.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field? If so then we would love to hear from you!

A new opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant to join the Medirest family. We are looking for new members to join our highly dedicated team, who deliver outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in infection control that is needed to keep the hospital operating and doing what it does best. Without the Domestic Assistants the hospital wouldn't be able to deliver its lifechanging medical services. Believe us when we say, this isn't just any cleaning job, this is a cleaning job which will make a real difference.

Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Fri: Afternoons
• Sat: Afternoons
• Sun: Afternoons

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

• High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces.
• Cleaning of wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, infected and public areas.
• Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and removed when full.
• Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures.
• Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines.

• Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Domestic Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!