Domestic Support Worker Higher Level

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Domestic Support Workers to join their Facilities department. This role is crucial in maintaining high cleanliness standards for patients and staff at a prominent hospital. You will be responsible for planning cleaning schedules, operating equipment safely, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about service delivery and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience with knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical and public areas.
• Plan and organize cleaning schedules ensuring safety for all.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to plan workload

Knowledge of infection control

Understanding written and spoken instructions

Ability to handle heavy equipment and hazardous chemicals

Education

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Willingness to work towards BIC's Qualification or NVQ Level 2

Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH

Job description

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Main area

Domestic Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent, 2 x 30 hours per week
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (2:30 - 8:30 p.m., worked over 7 days)
Job ref: 435-1LSC-UHMBT-017-25

Site: Furness General Hospital
Town: Barrow in Furness
Salary: £24,169 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 13/05/2025 23:59

• Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative (OneLsc)

The five provider NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working together as partners to improve health and healthcare. We aim to drive up quality by sharing skills, best practices, pooling resources, and standardising our work to reduce variation and duplication.

We want to ensure patients have equal access to high-quality care wherever they live, and our colleagues to have the same high-quality experience wherever they work.

One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are committed to diversifying our workforce. We welcome applications from protected groups including BAME, LGBT+, and people with disabilities.

Job overview

Would you like to be part of a team ensuring high standards of cleanliness for patients, visitors, and staff?

Are you passionate about service delivery and keen to develop in a supportive environment?

If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

At University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, employees and patients are at the heart of everything we do. We have exciting opportunities in our Facilities department at Furness General Hospital for a Domestic Assistant to support a clean and safe environment.

Main duties of the job

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical, public, and external areas using recognized methods.

Identify areas to be cleaned, plan and organize cleaning schedules with relevant staff, ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

Operate cleaning equipment safely, report faults immediately, and undertake deep cleans following guidelines.

Carry out spot cleaning for spillages and incidents, supported by clinical staff as needed.

Follow all COSHH assessments and safety data when handling chemicals.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare premises.

Each hospital offers a range of services including emergency, outpatient, diagnostics, and surgery, as well as outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Additional information

For more details about the role and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents, or visit our website at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work towards BIC's Qualification or NVQ Level 2
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards and cross-contamination risks

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to plan workload
• Understanding written and spoken instructions
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and hazardous chemicals
• Knowledge of infection control
• Ability to interact with diverse people and provide feedback

Personal Qualities

• Reliability
• Politeness and friendliness
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Timely rectification of cleaning standards
• Willingness to travel

Applicants should be aware of additional application details, including salary, application procedures, DBS checks, and equal opportunity policies, which are detailed further in the original job posting.