Domestic Assistant

Integrated Care System; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company within the NHS is seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant in West Bromwich to ensure a clean and safe environment for patient care. The role requires no prior experience, offers extensive training, and various benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Smart Pension contributions

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

15 hours paid volunteer time

Colleague Assistance Programme support

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean environment for patient care according to health and safety requirements.
• Vacuum clean, damp mop floors, and perform cleaning of sanitary ware and surfaces.
• Conduct full legionella flushing of outlets and update records as required.

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

1. 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.

2. 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 (baths, showers, sinks, toilets), washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; high dusting of walls and ceilings; floor maintenance; changing of disposable curtains; and carrying out deep clean/terminal cleans in in-patient areas.

3. Undertake full legionella flushing of all outlets within your area of responsibility and update records or documentation as required. Report any restricted access to outlets to a supervisor or team leader as per instructions.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS family, inheriting responsibility for facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities. We own and operate a diverse range of properties, from listed buildings and former workhouses to award-winning health campuses. Our aim is to deliver fit-for-purpose estates in partnership with NHS organizations, generating cost efficiencies that benefit tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.

Job responsibilities

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, part-time Domestic Assistant/cleaner based at West Bromwich - Lyng Centre for Health and Social Care.

• Hours of Work: 10 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday 5.30 am - 7.30 am
• Pay: £12.36 per hour
• Training will be provided

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided.

What we can offer you:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities, including progression through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• Smart Pension contributions, with the company contributing up to 6%.
• NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer.
• Support through our Colleague Assistance Programme for various life areas.

Our values and culture

We are passionate about giving back, supporting charities like Young Lives vs Cancer, encouraging volunteering, and aiming for sustainability with a net zero carbon goal by 2050. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; full training provided.

Experience

• No experience necessary; training provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.