Domestic Assistant

Job summary

This is a great opportunity to build skills in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming care environment while supporting people who use our services. You'll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in keeping our residential healthcare setting running smoothly. Your work will help create a calm, hygienic space where clients can feel comfortable and well cared for. You'll also work closely with colleagues to make sure daily tasks are well organised and completed to a high standard.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore City Health Care Partnership would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment across all areas
• Support with basic food preparation such as snacks, soups and sandwiches
• Respond quickly to spillages and hygiene issues using safe working practices
• Monitor standards, take part in inspections and help with action plans
• Carry out simple record keeping, stock checks and equipment care

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in cleaning or similar skills gained through experience
• Basic food hygiene training
• Understanding of safe working practices such as Health and Safety and COSHH
• Experience in a cleaning role, ideally in a healthcare setting
• A warm, friendly and professional approach, with good communication skills
• Willingness to work flexibly and follow policies, procedures and uniform standards

We welcome people from all backgrounds and value ideas that help us improve. Everyone is treated fairly, with respect and support to thrive

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in cleaning or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Basic food hygiene training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and requirements
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a cleaning role, and a health care setting
• To maintain records

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of working with the general public

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).