Job Summary
Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust? As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the importance of work life balance, achieved through flexibility. We have a 35 hour vacancy based at the Bradgate Unit within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. 3 week rota including some weekends. Shifts are between 7.30am and 7.30pm during weekdays and between 7.30am to 3.30pm during weekends. As a Domestic Assistant you will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for in-patient and community sites as assigned. Responsible for general cleaning duties and will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule. The post holder will ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed. Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews. Contact: Carmina Matei, carmina.matei@nhs.net, 0116 2252568
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.
2. Ensure the correct use, cleaning and storage of cleaning equipment.
3. Ensure the correct storage of all cleaning and disposable items when issued.
4. Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines and ensure that equipment is stored correctly.
5. Replenish all disposables, soaps, etc. as required.
6. Collect refuse and store at designated collection points.
7. Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
8. Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
9. Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
Benefits
* Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
* Free car parking.
* Paid induction & training.
* Pension scheme.
* 27 days paid holiday plus BH.
* Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.
About Us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 to £23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
003191
Job locations
Bradgate Mental Health Unit
Groby Road
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 9EJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bradgate Mental Health Unit
Groby Road
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 9EJ
Employer's website
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ #J-18808-Ljbffr