Domestic Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**Title**:DomesticWorker

**Salary**:£10.42 perhour

**Hours**:15 hoursper week Monday Friday (Due to the nature of the post some evenings andweekend work may be necessary)

**Responsibleto**: Housing Services Manager

**Location**:YMCA** **Aelfgar House, Church Street, Rugeley, WS15 2WH

**Background**:
YMCABlack Country Group is a group of YMCA charitable companies & associatedtrading subsidiaries (the Association) operating in the Black Country andSouth Staffordshire area. The charity employs around 180 staff across severalsites, delivering a wide range of community services including support &advice, accommodation, family work, health & well-being, training &education.

YMCAenables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit.Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive,inclusive and energizing communities, where young people can truly belong,contribute and thrive.

**Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement**

**Job role**:

- Undertake cleaning and domesticduties of all public areas, offices, domestic flats when void and communalareas that include:
- Emptying waste bins or similarreceptacles, transporting waste material to refuse collection point.
- Sweeping floors with brushes ordust control mops
- Mopping floors with wet or dampmops
- Vacuum clean carpeted areas andspot cleaning carpets
- Dust, damp wipe, wash or polishthe furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of: - cupboards,radiators, shelves and fitments.
- Replenish consumable items (soap,toilet rolls, paper towels)
- Clean toilets, hand basins andsinks
- Undertake wall washing or insidewindow pane cleaning as necessary
- Washing any laundry required.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment is maintained andadequate materials are available at the beginning of each shift.
- Cleaning Void Flats ready for new occupant includingremoving any rubbish, cleaning the bathroom and toilet, cleaning the fridge,hoovering the floor and make up beds.
- Report all breakages, defects and areas of concern tothe Manager
- Complete record sheets in line with procedures.
- Carry out all reasonable duties as required by theManager.
- Undertake minor maintenance tasks if required (e.g.painting, change light bulbs etc which will include use of step ladders).
- Support and encourage residents and staff to keep roomsand areas clean and tidy.
- Be prepared to work at other locations as necessary.
- Complete Health and Safety checks of the communal areasand accommodation.

**General**

1. Ensure allwork practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment towelcome those of all faiths and none.

2. Maintainpolite and good communication with your colleagues and residents at all times.

3.Operate within YMCABCG policies andprocedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues,parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young PeoplePolicy.

4. In addition to the job set out in this job descriptionthe worker may, from time to time, be required to undertake additional or otherduties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs ofYMCABCG.

**Person Specification**

**DomesticWorker**

**Experience / Qualifications**:
**Essential**

**Desirable**

NVQ level 2 in Cleaning Services or equivalent

Current first aid qualification

Experience of working in a culturally diverse area and a commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace which creates a welcoming environment for people of all faiths and of none.

**Skills / Knowledge**:
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.

**Ability to understand COSHH Regulations**

Basic standard of literacy to read and understand instructions

Ability to carry out cleaning and domestic work to a high standard, including use of machinery (e.g. buffer machine, wet vac)

**Personal Attributes**

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner

Ability to work as member of a team

Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise

Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to relate well with a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures

Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.

Willingness to develop within the job and undergo relevant training (including occasional weekends)

**Other
Ability to respect and communicate the YMCAs Christian ethos

**THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK.** **THEY MUST ALSO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OFSTED.**
- An Occupational Requirement in accordancewith the Equalities Act 2010