Domestic Assistant

2 weeks ago


Rubery, United Kingdom Summerhill Services Limited Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self motivated individual to work as part of the Domestic Team.

Role: Domestic Assistant

Location: Reaside

Hours: 6 hours

Salary: £ (£23054 FTE)

The successful applicant will be expected to work in all areas, including corridors, entrances, toilets, clinic rooms, admin areas and must be able to work alone or as part of a team, to work flexible hours including bank holidays, and to move across sites.

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.

Responsible for providing high standards of cleanliness to a designated area/service under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

About us

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 (, 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-Gurin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.

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Job description

Job 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 everyones 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 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

Desirable

General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

Knowledge

Essential

Has worked in a customer focused environment. Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

Other

Essential

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff. Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards. Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor. Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis. Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.
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