Domestic Assistant

Job summary We are looking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Domestic Services Team located at Fairfield General Hospital.Post 1.
(30 hrs) Monday to Friday - - Post 2.
(12 hrs) Saturday to Sunday - - Post 3.
(15 hrs) Monday to Friday - You will be part of a team working within our Estates & Facilities department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.
The Domestic Assistant is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the hospital in a professional manner.
Main duties of the job You will be required to carry out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
You will be required to work as part of a team and have the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times.
Working in a care or hospital environment and cleaning experience is essential although full training will be given.
NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willingness to work towards is desirable.
Staff uniform will be provided.
Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect.
About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Person Specification Experience, Skills, Knowledge Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting Able to work as part of a team Able to communicate effectively Able to follow standardised cleaning schedules Reliable, punctual, and flexible Able to work in a high pressure environment A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day Desirable Experience working in a health care setting.
Experience in cleaning protocols Knowledge of infection control Knowledge of COSHH Previous Domestic Experience Qualifications Essential Level 1 functional skills in English, Math Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy Desirable NVQ level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain