Job summary
Housekeeping Assistant
Lancashire
£ per hour (Enhanced Pay at Weekends.)
To work 5 days over 7 including weekends. 7am till 3pm
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal employees are incredibly enthusiastic about the jobs they do you will find a dedicated team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to clean all areas of the Service as per daily cleaning schedules, manage laundry, following guidance from the Housekeeping Supervisor
To carry out all duties with due regard for the Health and Safety of service users, staff, volunteers and visitors
Responsible to ensure safe storage and use of chemicals and equipment with COSHH and Health and Safety requirements
To work with a number of different equipment. To report the need for repair or maintenance of equipment and for materials to be replenished
To record all information required
To work to national and local cleaning standards
Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
To assist with maintaining the highest possible standard of cleanliness throughout the Service including the laundry.
Key Relationships
This role carries no line management responsibilities
Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team
Qualifications required
No formal qualifications required
Experience, Skills and Ability
Able to work both as part of a team and on their own
Able to communicate verbally and in writing
Able to work within policies and procedures and Behavioural Framework
Understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety Regulations
Complexity and Accountability
This post holds no budgetary responsibility but will be expected to ensure costs and expenditures are kept within agreed limits
Accountable to understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work legislation and demonstrate a working knowledge of COSHH requirements
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to clean all areas of the Service as per daily cleaning schedules, manage laundry, following guidance from the Housekeeping Supervisor
To carry out all duties with due regard for the Health and Safety of service users, staff, volunteers and visitors
Responsible to ensure safe storage and use of chemicals and equipment with COSHH and Health and Safety requirements
To work with a number of different equipment. To report the need for repair or maintenance of equipment and for materials to be replenished
To record all information required
To work to national and local cleaning standards
Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks
Benefits include:
1. A competitive salary of £ per hour
2. Group life assurance.
3. Eye voucher scheme
4. Company Pension
5. Long service and staff awards
6. Nationwide employee staff discounts including discounted eating out and shopping.
7. Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team,click the Apply Now button.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. No formal qualifications required
9. Able to work both as part of a team and on their own
10. Able to communicate verbally and in writing
11. Able to work within policies and procedures and Behavioural
Desirable
12. Accountable to understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work legislation and demonstrate a working knowledge of COSHH requirements