Job summary
* Please note that internally this role is called 'Domestic Assistant'
Are
you an experienced cleaner with knowledge of COSHH?
Are you looking to join a
vibrant energetic team?
We're looking for a Domestic
Assistant/Cleaner to join our professional and dedicated team at BPAS Richmond on part-time basis.
You will carry out cleaning duties in accordance with the unit to agreed levels
and standards.
This role is for 18 hours per
week working Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.We pay time and a half for all weekend working.
About You
You'll have experience of cleaning within a household/clinical or commercial setting & knowledge of cleaning procedures regarding the correct use of cleaning materials & equipment. You'll
have practical cleaning techniques & will be able to apply these to the
workplace.
This is an excellent
opportunity for someone looking for part time hours with the opportunity to do
overtime where needed.
We are also looking for:
- Able to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated
- Manual Handling and COSHH qualification
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
Main duties of the job
- Clean the premises to include cleaning work tops, dusting of telephones, furniture, window ledges & any other fixtures.
- Monitor stock of cleaning materials for ordering by the Treatment Unit Manager, & stock toilets with sufficient supplies.
- Assist in the washing and ironing of all dirty linen daily, observing strict control of infection controls.
- Mark and date all linen before putting into circulation and regularly check all linen for repair/replacement and take out of use.
- Periodically wipe down paint work, carry out high dusting, wash inside of windows and clean window blinds.
- To vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors.
- To empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with BPAS procedures.
- To clean toilet areas including toilet, washbasins, window ledges, cupboards, and bins.
- Use all cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations, and comply with cross infection instructions with regard to cleaning materials and equipment.
- Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms of employment can be found on the right hand side of the advert for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Location:
BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, Richmond, East Twickenham TW1 2AR
Hours: 18h per week
Shift Pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00-18:00 Sunday 08:00-14:00
Salary:£26,606 - 27,450 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours, depending on experience
All weekend working will be paid at time and a half.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and terms of employment can be found on the right hand side of the advert for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Location:
BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, Richmond, East Twickenham TW1 2AR
Hours: 18h per week
Shift Pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00-18:00 Sunday 08:00-14:00
Salary:£26,606 - 27,450 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours, depending on experience
All weekend working will be paid at time and a half.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of household cleaning
- Cleaning procedures and practical cleaning techniques
- Knowledge of laundry procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience of office/ nursing home cleaning to defined standards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Knowledge of COSHH in relation to cleaning materials
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- This role is for 18 hours per week on a Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 -18:00 Sunday 08:00-14:00 Can you commit to this working pattern?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Would you like to add any further information to support your application?
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of household cleaning
- Cleaning procedures and practical cleaning techniques
- Knowledge of laundry procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience of office/ nursing home cleaning to defined standards.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Knowledge of COSHH in relation to cleaning materials
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- This role is for 18 hours per week on a Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 -18:00 Sunday 08:00-14:00 Can you commit to this working pattern?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Would you like to add any further information to support your application?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
