Domestic Worker

**JOB** **DESCRIPTION**:
**Title**:Domestic Worker

**Salary**:£11.55 per hour

**Hours**:17.5 hours per week Monday Friday, 7.00AM Start (Due to the nature of the post some eveningsand weekend work may be necessary)

**Responsible** **to**:Domestic ServicesManager

**Location**:YMCA City Gateway,Tramway Drive, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ.

**Background**:
YMCA Black Country Group is a group of YMCAcharitable companies & associated trading subsidiaries(the Association) operating in the Black Country and South Staffordshirearea. The charity employs around 200 staff across several sites, delivering awide range of community services including support & advice, accommodation,family work, health & well-being, training & education.

YMCA enables people to develop their full potential inmind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, wecreate supportive, inclusive and energizing communities, where young people cantruly belong, contribute and thrive.

**Equality,** **Diversity** **and** **Inclusion** **Statement**:
**Job** **role**:

- Undertakecleaning and domestic duties of all public areas, offices, domestic flats whenvoid and communal areas that include:
- Emptyingwaste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to refusecollection point.
- Sweeping floors with brushes or dust controlmops
- Mopping floors with wet or damp mops
- Vacuum clean carpetedareas and spotcleaning carpets
- Dust, damp wipe, wash or polish the furniture, ledges, window sills, externalsurfaces of: - cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments.
- Replenish consumable items (soap, toiletrolls, paper towels)
- Clean toilets, hand basins and sinks
- Undertake wall washingor inside window pane cleaningas necessary
- Washing any laundryrequired.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment ismaintained and adequate materials are available at the beginning of each shift.
- Cleaning Void Flats ready for newoccupant including removing any rubbish, cleaning the bathroom and toilet,cleaning the fridge, hoovering the floor and make up beds.
- Report all breakages, defects and areasof concern to the Manager
- Complete record sheetsin line with procedures.
- Carry out all reasonable dutiesas required by the Manager.
- Undertake minor maintenance tasks ifrequired (e.g. painting, change light bulbs etc which will include use of stepladders).
- Support and encourage residents andstaff to keep rooms and areas clean and tidy.
- Be prepared to work at other locationsas necessary.
- Complete Health and Safety checksof the communal areas and accommodation.

**General**:

- 1. Ensure all work practice isinclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of allfaiths and none.
- 2. Maintain politeand good communication with your colleagues and residents at all times.
- 3. Operate withinYMCABCG policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safetyregulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the SafeguardingChildren & Young People Policy.

4. In addition tothe job set out in this job description the worker may, from time to time, be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary within yourcapabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCABCG.

**Person** **Specification***
**Domestic Worker**:
**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 accordance with the Equalities Act 2010