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Domestic Assistant University Hospital Southampton, SO16 6YDPay rate £12.07 per hour + Company BenefitsWe have positions open to work shifts either 7:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00 or 17:00-21:00
Here at Serco, we are looking for Domestic Assistants to join our team at University Hospital Southampton. This role will contribute and organise the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
Main Accountabilities
Duties will include cleaning floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment. You will empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition. Hospital cleaning is a vital part of overall health and safety, as it’s a major contributor to controlling the spread of infections.
What you'll need to do the role:
Strong communication is a key for this role as you will be interacting with colleagues, patients, visitors and other staff on a day-to-day basis. You will also be required to have a good working knowledge of health and safety and hygiene practices. You must be eligible to work in the UK and roles are subject to DBS background check. This is a physically demanding role, and the post holder will be expected to stand for long periods of time with manual handling involved. What we offer:
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
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- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
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