Domestic Assistant

Northern Care Alliance; Rochdale; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance is seeking a Domestic Assistant to help maintain high standards of cleanliness across wards, offices and public areas within our hospital environment. You will join the domestic services team and work to keep patients and staff safe through effective cleaning schedules and infection prevention measures.

The role is flexible, with available hours Monday to Friday (15hrs) 7:00-10:00, and a requirement to be able to work bank holidays. NVQ Level 1 in cleaning may be requested.

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths.
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy.
• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.
• Work from a daily/weekly schedule in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Carry out cleaning duties to keep wards and public areas safe and pleasant.
• Follow safety procedures for fire and escape routes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible working

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 1 in cleaning

Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths

Basic computer literacy

Job description

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.

Working Hours: All posts must be flexible to work Bank Holidays as required.

Hours available: Monday to Friday (15hrs) 7:00-10:00

Entry Requirements - There is no entry requirement to become a Domestic Assistant, however you maybe required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning.

Training - When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given.

Communication skills - You will need good communication skills as well as caring and sensitive nature.

Physical Fitness - There is a physical component to working as a domestic assistant as you may be on your feet for long periods of time. A combination of physical fitness and knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques allows you to properly perform the full range of your duties.

Main duties of the job

Domestic Assistants are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.

You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay.

As a Domestic Assistant you`re likely to perform a range of duties that include:

• Cleaning patients or service user’s room/ward
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas
• Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors
• Clean utility room
• Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas.
• Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner.
• Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively
• Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training.

Professional Duties

You will be responsible for the following within this position:

• Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
• Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
• Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach.
• Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy
• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or equivalent or willingness to obtain

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous Domestic Experience

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to follow standardised cleaning schedules
• Able to work in a high pressure environment
• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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