FMA Domestic Cleaner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working requests

Job summary

The FMA Domestic Cleaner post sits in the Estates and Facilities Department at the Brooker Centre, part of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves cleaning across the division to national cleanliness, PLACE and CQC standards, following an agreed schedule and maintaining records.

Hours are flexible, with cover provided throughout the year as part of a team. Applicants need NHS experience and prior cleaning or catering work, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication and

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O levels, or equivalent experience.
• NHS cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience in cleaning or catering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services across the division to meet national cleanliness, PLACE and CQC standards.
• Follow policies and procedures to deliver a high-quality service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness as per national guidelines.
• Work as part of a team with flexible hours to cover the year.
• Follow an agreed cleaning schedule and complete relevant documentation.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and agents are available.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Manual tasks

NHS cleanliness standards

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

The FMA Domestic Cleaner post sits in the Estates and Facilities Department at the Brooker Centre, part of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The work is cleaning across the division to national cleanliness, PLACE and CQC standards, following an agreed schedule and keeping the records that go with it. Hours are flexible, with cover provided throughout the year as part of a team. Applicants need NHS experience and prior cleaning or catering work.

What the job involves

• Provide a cleaning service across the division that meets national cleanliness, PLACE and CQC standards
• Follow all policies, procedures and standards in delivering a high-quality service
• Clean to a high standard against national cleanliness standards
• Work as part of a team on flexible hours to provide cleaning cover throughout the year
• Work to an agreed cleaning schedule and complete the relevant documentation
• Make sure cleaning equipment and cleaning agents are available

What's required

Qualifications

• GCSEs or O levels, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar role, such as cleaning or catering
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of dealing with people

Skills & knowledge

• Working as a team member to support departmental and Trust objectives, both independently and together
• Dealing with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to carry out manual tasks
• Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness and NHS colour coding

Other

• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Accountability for delivering high-quality care
• Respect for others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm and pride in the work
• Supporting others with compassion and courage

Nice to have

• Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2
• Training in health and safety and in catering or cleaning tasks
• Experience of working in an NHS mental health or community environment
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
• Willingness to undertake further training as required
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Knowledge of using cleaning equipment

What's offered

• Flexible working requests considered for all roles