Domestic/Housekeeper Assistant

Summerhill Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 8,100 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Summerhill Services Limited is seeking a part-time Domestic/Housekeeper Assistant to support cleaning and domestic services at Tamarind Centre, a 89 bedded mental health hospital in Birmingham.

You will undertake duties including high-quality cleaning, pantry/kitchen support and use of appropriate cleaning equipment, with infection prevention and COSHH awareness. Previous NHS environment experience preferred; DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• General Education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2.
• Experience in NHS or care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to high standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Assist with pantry/kitchen duties.
• Follow infection control procedures.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control

COSHH knowledge

Team player

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

BICSc NVQ 1/2

Tools

Cleaning equipment

PPE handling

Job description

Main area Domestic Assistant Grade B Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 12 hours per week (shift pattern to be confirmed) Job ref RM-T-DA/HK-12

Employer Summerhill Services Limited Employer type Private Sector Site Tamarind Centre Town Birmingham Salary £8,063.19 - £24,321.87 £8063.19 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Domestic/Housekeeper Assistant

B

Job overview

Role: Domestic/Housekeeper Assistant

Base: Tamarind

Hours: 12 hours

At present, SSL do not offer sponsorship for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic/Housekeeper to work in a dynamic environment providing high quality domestic services within the Tamarind Centre which is an 89 bedded medium secure mental health hospital in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham.

Ideally you will have experience of providing domestic and housekeeping services within an NHS environment and sound understanding of infection prevention and control, COSHH, and current BICS registration

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing high standards of cleanliness to a designated area/service under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

Working for our organisation

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene Standards
• Within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
• To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required meeting the above.
• To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
• To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
• Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.
• It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.

Person specification

Training

• General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

Knowledge

• Has worked in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

Other

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
• Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
• Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
• Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
• Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
• Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.