Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Older Adults Services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, organised candidate to provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all areas at Edmund Road and to undertake and complete relevant paperwork / electronic recording for water flushing, fridge temperatures, water temperatures and fire and panic alarm testing and to follow cleaning schedules
Main duties of the job
- General cleaning of all corridors and areas within the site.
- Following work schedules, which includes opening and locking up of the building, emptying of bins, hovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets and clinical areas, cleaning carpets, washing of walls.
- Disposal of all rubbish following recycling guidelines.
- Follow Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.
- Request cleaning materials and stores, keeping adequate stock levels.
- To carry out duties having due regards for Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.
To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Excellent team working skills, flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Carry out tasks without supervision and be able to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous knowledge or experience in housekeeping duties or similar work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Safety certificate (or willingness to train)
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 & 2 Cleaning/Housekeeping
- City and Guilds or NVQ Equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Excellent team working skills, flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Carry out tasks without supervision and be able to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous knowledge or experience in housekeeping duties or similar work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Safety certificate (or willingness to train)
Desirable
- NVQ level 1 & 2 Cleaning/Housekeeping
- City and Guilds or NVQ Equivalent
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).
