Domestic Volunteer

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Chelmsford is looking for a domestic volunteer to assist with day-to-day cleaning and laundry services. The role offers the chance to work in a friendly team, develop confidence and interpersonal skills, and gain valuable experience. Flexibility with shifts Monday to Friday is available.

Benefits

Gain valuable work experience

Flexible shifts available

Opportunity to meet new people

Qualifications

• Physical ability to fulfil the role requirements including safe moving and handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with cleaning and laundry services.
• Carry out systematic cleaning with the use of machinery.
• Practice safe handling of chemicals.

Job description

The role

As a domestic volunteer, you will assist the team with the the day-to-day cleaning and laundry services at the hospice as agreed by the Domestic Team Leader, including clinical, public and office spaces. The post holder is part of a team, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.

What you will be doing - key tasks

• Carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and/or Microfibre cleaning system

• Practice safe handling of chemicals, always following manufacturer’s instructions and ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to

• Use the recycling and general waste facilities for the safe disposal of unwanted products and equipment

• Receive, check off supplies and annotate delivery notes where there are shortages or breakages

• Cooperate when new methods of work are introduced

• Undertake safety inspections of equipment as required and maintain accurate records reporting any defects as necessary

How we will support you

We can offer you ‘taster’ sessions with the team so you can see what volunteering for us will be like. Once you decide you wish to continue volunteering, we will ensure you are shown how to carry out each of the tasks and are fully trained in the jobs you do with guidance from the Domestic Team Leader. We will ensure that you familiarise yourself and comply with the Health and Safety Policy, Fire Procedure, Manual Handling, GDPR and any other training where appropriate. It is also extremely important that you maintain strict confidentiality at all times and we ask that you adhere to the no smoking policy.

What you can gain from volunteering

• A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people.

• The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills.

• Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle.

• The chance to gain valuable experience and to give something back

What are the minimum requirements?

You need to have the physical ability to fulfil the requirements of the role including safe moving and handling

Availability

We have flexible shifts available throughout the week from Monday - Friday to suit

To apply for the role, please CLICK HERE

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