Housekeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; Staveley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a domestic cleaner for the DCHS Domestic Team at Staveley Centre's Community Support Bed Unit. You will keep patient, staff and visitor areas clean and safe to the National Standard of Cleanliness, working alone or alongside colleagues.

The post holder may cover other DCHS sites when service demands it. Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as training is given and a basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, or willingness to work towards them.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate is desired.
• NVQ in Cleaning or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality domestic service on the Community Support Bed Unit.
• Keep the environment clean and safe for patients, staff and visitors.
• Clean to the National Standard of Cleanliness.
• Follow agreed work schedules, methods and procedures.
• Work individually or as part of a team.
• Cover other sites when service demands require it.

Skills

Good communication

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Workload organisation

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Basic Health & Safety Certificate

NVQ in Cleaning

Job description

This is a domestic cleaning role in the DCHS Domestic Team at Staveley Centre's Community Support Bed Unit, part of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder keeps patient, staff and visitor areas clean and safe to the National Standard of Cleanliness, working alone or alongside colleagues. The post holder may also cover other DCHS sites when service demands it. Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as training is given, and a basic food hygiene certificate is required.

What the job involves

• Provide a high-quality domestic service on the Community Support Bed Unit
• Keep the environment clean and safe for patients, staff and visitors
• Clean to the National Standard of Cleanliness
• Follow agreed work schedules, methods and procedures
• Work individually or as part of a team
• Work on other sites when service demands require it

What’s required

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills, or willingness to work towards them
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload within the service area
• Completion of all required on-the-job training

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach to work

Nice to have

• Basic Health & Safety Certificate
• Health and Safety Certificate
• NVQ in Cleaning
• Previous cleaning experience