Housekeeper

NHS; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Housekeeper (Domestic Cleaner) at Ilkeston Resource Centre, where you will provide high-quality cleaning services. Although cleaning experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided. Join a compassionate and enthusiastic team dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full cleaning services, including damp mopping, vacuum cleaning, and high dusting.
• Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies and completing relevant paperwork.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Housekeeper (Domestic Cleaner) to join our team at Ilkeston Resource Centre, Ilkeston.

You will be required to carry out a full cleaning service. Although cleaning experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

This vacancy is for 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 11:00.

Main duties of the job

Housekeepers provide a high-quality cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

About us

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to the vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We have been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC noted during our most recent inspection that our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to Derbyshire Healthcare. Our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid, is a national advocate on these issues. We are actively seeking to increase diversity in our workforce through our recruitment activities. Selection will be based on merit, and we are committed to principles of positive action to address opportunity imbalances.

We are dedicated to ensuring all Trust colleagues can work safely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Trust is reviewing job roles in line with national guidance, considering home working, flexibility, and safe practices to maintain positive working environments and high-quality patient care. Please note that this post may be subject to adjustments in accordance with COVID-19 guidance.

Job responsibilities

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Key result areas (Main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

• Damp mopping and buffing all floor surfaces, including machinery use; periodic maintenance as per cleaning schedules.
• Vacuum cleaning of all carpeted areas, including machinery use.
• Damp dusting radiators, pipes, and ledges.
• Cleaning furniture and fittings using appropriate methods.
• High dusting.
• Cleaning partition glass and inside windows where necessary.
• Cleaning all sanitary fittings.
• Cleaning wall tiles.
• Emptying refuse bins and removing waste to disposal areas; cleaning refuse holders.
• Cleaning lockers, beds, and mattresses when vacated by patients.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies at required stock levels.
• Completing all relevant paperwork as requested by management.
• Opening and securing buildings following procedures where required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning experience preferred but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.