Domestic Assistant

Serco Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Serco Limited at University Hospital Southampton is seeking Domestic Assistants/ Cleaners to provide a high-quality cleaning service to patients, staff and visitors on site.

The role requires good communication, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to work Monday to Friday across several shift patterns. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required; the position is paid at Agenda for Change Band 2 (£25,272 per year) with Serco benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety and hygiene practices.
• DBS background check; eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment.
• Dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a hygienic and safe condition.

Skills

Strong communication

Health and safety knowledge

Hygiene practices

Job description

Domestic Assistant/ Cleaners

University Hospital Southampton,SO16 6YD

Salary - £25,272 per annum, pro rata plus Serco benefits. Agenda for Change Band 2

Shifts - Monday - Friday

• 1x Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 = 35h per week
• 1x Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 = 35h per week
• 2x Monday to Friday 16:00 to 20:00 = 20h per week
• 1x Monday to Friday 17:00 to 21:00 = 20h per week

Please note that this shift patterns cannot be changed.

Here at Serco, we are looking for Domestic Assistants/ Cleaners to join our team at University Hospital Southampton. Our domestic assistants provide a high-quality domestic cleaning service to patients, staff, and visitors at the Hospital.

Main Accountabilities

Duties will include cleaning floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment. You will empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition.Hospital cleaning is a vital part of overall health and safety, as it's a major contributor to controlling the spread of infections.

What you'll need to do the role

Strong communication is a key attribute for this role as you will be interacting with colleagues, patients, visitors, and other staff on a day-to-day basis. You will also be required to have a good working knowledge of health and safety and hygiene practices. You must beeligible to work in the UK and roles are subject to DBS background check. This is a physically demanding role and the post holder will be expected to stand for long periods of time with manual handling involved.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.