Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeper
- Grade
- Grade B
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week
- Job ref
- MB-J-DA-18
- Employer
- Summerhill Services Limited
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- The Juniper Centre
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £11,674.49 - £24,321.87 £11674.49 PA (£24321.87 FTE)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Domestic Assistant
Grade B
Job overview
PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION IN FULL YES AND NO ANSWERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Posts & hours:
Domestic Assistant
Based at: Juniper
Hours: 18 hours
Salary: £11674.49 (£24321.87 FTE)
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals.
We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality domestic service throughout the designated area/service, maintaining a clean and safe environment that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.
Working for our organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands.
Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services.
At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.
Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
For more information visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com
To check all our vacancies visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/search_vacancy/?action=search&master_id=135934
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
GENERAL.
- To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
- To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required to meet the above.
- To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
- To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
- To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
- Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.
- It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
INDIVIDUAL.
- Responsible for engaging in the SSL/Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
- Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
- Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
- To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Domestic Supervisor.
- Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
- To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Domestic Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post i.e. changing of cubicle/window curtain blinds.
- Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
- It is the responsibility of each member of staff when reporting for duty and collecting their staff attack alarm to test the alarm on the ward area to ensure it is working correctly.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 2 Support Services
- Level 2 Food Hygiene (Or Willingness to Undertake above Training Upon Commencement in Post)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a domestic or deep cleaning environment. Experience in the use of mechanical & electrical cleaning equipment. Able to work as required without direct supervision Previous experience of working within an NHS Setting Application form Interview
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within an NHS Setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of cleaning Standards. • • Good Numeracy and literacy Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- • Personal Integrity and initiative enabling you to work on your own or as a member of a team. • • Understanding and empathy towards those with a mental health problem. • • Understanding of the importance/relevance of good basic hygiene
Other
Essential criteria
- • Able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post. • • The post holder may be required to work in any other Mental Health Unit in times of emergency, sickness, absence,
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Margaret Beckford
- Job title
- Housekeeping and Domestic Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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