Job Summary
Housekeeping Assistant Band 2
This role is offered on a part-time basis of 10 hours per week. Candidates interested in working part-time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro-rata basis.
The post is at Wilton Health Center, Salisbury. We are looking for a housekeeper with a flexible approach to work, to join our existing team to help ensure all areas are kept to the highest standards. Catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
The post is Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week from 06.00 - 08.00.
We couldn't run our sites without you and the fantastic work you will do keeping our wards, departments, and areas clean, tidy, reducing the risk of infections and effectively helping keep our staff well and our patients safe.
Our people are working hard behind the scenes to provide safe, clean, well-maintained environments for patients and their NHS colleagues during this challenging time. You will become part of a team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work by keeping premises clean and safe.
Main duties of the job
As you would expect, we do have set cleaning standards and NHS guidelines to work towards, so whilst there is no experience required, we will fully train you on all of this. The work can be physically demanding, and we know that this will also be what motivates you.
Of course, we want you to be friendly, reliable, and conscientious as this role isn't just about vacuuming and cleaning; it's about being part of a whole team of staff working together to ensure the best environment for our patients to receive their treatments.
Job responsibilities
* Undertake cleaning duties throughout the sites, which will include clinical departments, offices, sanitary, and communal areas.
* Empty, clean, and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding areas.
* Replenishing supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.
* Periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces.
* Maintaining departmental records where appropriate, e.g., cleaning forms, temperature sheets, etc.
* Occasional curtain changing.
* Using all equipment and cleaning products in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* General educational level of numeracy and literacy.
* Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification.
* Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification.
Desirable
* Control of infection knowledge.
Experience
Essential
* Cleaning background.
Desirable
* NHS background.
Skills
Essential
* Interpersonal communication.
* Ability to follow and convey written instructions/notes.
* Physical skills/abilities to undertake cleaning duties.
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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