Domestic Caretaker

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists within the NHS for a cleaner to ensure high standards of cleanliness in health facilities. The role includes responsible cleaning duties and offers full training to new hires. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, initiative, and be able to work effectively both independently and with a team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Good communication skills, receptive to feedback.
• Basic IT skills advantageous for training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities to NHS standards.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning stock.
• Perform cleaning tasks in clinical and office areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

As part of the role, you will be required to:

• Keep our facilities clean to NHS standards
• Monitor and maintain stock
• Lone work
• Complete moving and handling tasks

Main duties of the job

You will provide a vital role in maintaining a quality cleaning service to the Health Centre and adhering to NHS Cleaning Standards. You will be using approved working methods with equipment, cleaning materials, and work procedures for the following:

• Sanitary areas, furniture, fixtures, and fittings at high and low levels
• Maintain carpeting areas, hard flooring, and upholstery

Ensuring high standards of cleaning of furniture, fixtures, and fittings in clinical and office areas. Previous cleaning experience is desirable; however, full training will be given.

You must be open and honest, able to work using your own initiative, and work well within a team.

You must have good communication skills, be receptive to feedback, and keen to learn.

Basic IT skills would be advantageous to complete competency and compliance training online.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good," with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk, click on the Join Our Team tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.