Job summary
If you are caring,compassionate and want a job that helps to make a difference, then this is the right opportunity for you.
This job is the perfect job for someone who is looking to start their career into the NHS, within cleaning services or for those who are already experienced in this field. For those who are ambitious, we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you climb the career ladder.
The role of Domestic / Station Cleaner plays a key part in our EMAZING Team. The successful candidate, following a schedule, will be responsible for the cleanliness of our Trust Head Quarters - Horizon Place. You will support the cleaning services team by helping to improve the standards of cleanliness and assurance of cleanliness within our sites.
This is a physically demanding role with elements of reaching, crouching, moving between rooms & the movement of items etc.
Main duties of the job
We have several positions available:
Position 1 15 hours per week Mon - Fri 05:30 - 08:30
Position 2 15 hours per week Mon - Fri 06:00 - 09:00
Position 3 15 hours per week Mon - Fri 06:00 - 09:00
Position 4 10 hours per week Mon - Fri 17:00 - 19:00
Position 5 10 hours per week Mon - Fri 18:00 - 20:00
Position 6 8 hours per week Sat & Sun 06:00 - 10:00
Position 7 4 hours per week Sat & Sun 08:00 - 10:00
We are a family friendly organisation, and we are committed to improving the working lives of our staff. We offer varied shift patterns and hours of work to enable you to get the right work / life balance.
The main area(s) of work for this role is Trust Headquarters - Horizon Place however you may be asked to support in covering other stations and fixed sites from time to time, dependent on service requirements. This will either be within your existing hours or overtime may be offered.
About us
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too:
- Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff
- Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time).
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review.
- Uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role
- Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme
- Supporting wellbeing networks
- NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes and cycle to work.
- An exceptional place to work to provide with high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people
- A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.
To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;
Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.
- Are polite, reliable and responsible
- Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
- Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
- Be prepared to undertake training and development
For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, it would be advantageous if you have previous cleaning experience and are able to work with limited supervision.
To be successful, you would need to be able to demonstrate that you;
Are able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.
- Are polite, reliable and responsible
- Have an understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessments
- Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies
- Be prepared to undertake training and development
For a full job description and person specification, please view the attachments included with this advertisement.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to understand and follow written/verbal instructions and procedures.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk assessment
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Awareness of Infection Prevention and Control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working without supervision
Desirable
- Pervious work experience as a domestic cleaner.
Personal Attribues
Essential
- Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues
- Punctual
- Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
- Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
- Display enthusiasm for high standards of customer care
- Smart and clean appearance
- Reliable and conscientious approach
Desirable
- Willingness to travel between sites across the Trust footprint (including having access to a vehicle with appropriate level of insurance)
- Ability to extend hours to cover if necessary
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to understand and follow written/verbal instructions and procedures.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk assessment
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Awareness of Infection Prevention and Control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working without supervision
Desirable
- Pervious work experience as a domestic cleaner.
Personal Attribues
Essential
- Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues
- Punctual
- Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
- Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
- Display enthusiasm for high standards of customer care
- Smart and clean appearance
- Reliable and conscientious approach
Desirable
- Willingness to travel between sites across the Trust footprint (including having access to a vehicle with appropriate level of insurance)
- Ability to extend hours to cover if necessary
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
