Domestic Assistant Bank (Band 2)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital is seeking Bank Domestic Assistants to join the Domestic Services Team. The role covers cleaning wards, sanitary facilities and kitchen areas to infection prevention standards, plus waste collection and restocking supplies. Shifts run seven days a week with early starts or late finishes; DBS costs are recovered from pay after training.

Full training is provided. Applicants must be ready to work as part of a team and commit to completing in-house induction and

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills at a basic standard of education.
• Experience cleaning is preferred.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Committed to in-house induction and training on cleaning procedures.
• GCSE, CSE or O Level is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clean ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, washbasins, showers, and healthcare equipment to national cleanliness standards.
• Collect and dispose of domestic and clinical waste with correct segregation.
• Carry out regular cleaning checks throughout the day.
• Clean kitchen and refreshment areas including worktops, cupboards, and appliances.
• Replenish soap dispensers, hand towels and sanitiser.
• Organise and prioritise the daily cleaning schedule with the Domestic Supervisor.
• Promote safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Education

GCSE/O Level

Job description

Bank Domestic Assistant posts in the Domestic Services Team at The Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital, on zero hours contracts to cover shifts. The work centres on cleaning wards, sanitary facilities and kitchen areas to infection prevention standards, plus waste collection and restocking supplies. Shifts run seven days a week, with some starting as early as 5am and others finishing at 8pm. Full training is provided, and applicants pay their own DBS check, with costs recovered from pay over three months.

What the job involves

• Cleaning ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, washbasins, showers, sluice areas and healthcare equipment to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness
• Collecting and disposing of domestic and clinical waste, maintaining correct segregation
• Carrying out regular cleaning checks throughout the day
• Cleaning kitchen and refreshment areas, including worktops, cupboards, cookers, refrigerators and ice machines
• Replenishing soap dispensers, hand towels and hand sanitiser
• Organising and prioritising the daily cleaning schedule with the Domestic Supervisor
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors

What’s required

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills at a basic standard of education

Experience

• Cleaning experience

Other

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Commitment to in-house induction and training on cleaning procedures

Nice to have

• GCSE, CSE or O Level
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment