Domestic Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant/Cleaner to provide essential cleaning services within NHS facilities. This part-time role, requiring 6 hours a week, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by maintaining high hygiene standards. You will be responsible for various cleaning tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The organization values its employees, providing training and development opportunities, generous leave, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that is committed to making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

SMART Pension contribution

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

15 hours paid time off for volunteering

Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full cleaning service in accordance with NHS standards.
• Ensure a clean environment for patient care and safety.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Attention to Detail

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

COSHH Guidelines

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent part time, Domestic Assistant/Cleaner to join our team based at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft, NR33 0HF.

• Hours of Work: 6 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 18:00 - 20:00
• The salary on offer is £24,169.00 per annum (Pro rata for part time hours) - £12.36 per hour
• Training will be provided

About the role:

This role will deliver a full cleaning service within NHS Property Services premises in accordance with the NHS Property Services Domestic Services Operative Manual, at the prescribed times, in line with policies and procedures and as detailed in the cleaning work schedules.

Key responsibilities:
Ensure a clean environment for patient care in accordance with health and safety requirements, NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE), audits and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to: vacuum cleaning; damp mopping of floors; damp dusting of furniture/fittings; cleaning of mirrors and internal glass; sanitary ware for example, baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; high dusting of walls and ceilings; floor maintenance; changing of disposable curtains; carry out deep clean/terminal cleans when necessary (in in-patient areas). Undertake full legionella flushing of all outlets within your area of responsibility and update records or documentation as required. Safely empty and clean all clinical and commercial waste bins, secure and transport waste safely to the designated waste disposal area. Adhere to the national colour coding system for any work undertaken in accordance with current NHS national standards as detailed in the Domestic Services Operative Manual.

What we can offer you:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
• NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a passion

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.