Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff. We are looking for enthusiastic Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities Team in Wirral. Successful candidates will receive full training and a uniform will be provided.
Part time: 20 hours per week (3pm-7pm Monday to Friday)
CWP has adopted the Living Wage. Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach e.g., cover for annual leave and sickness. Previous experience in a domestic environment would be advantageous; if not, training will be provided.
Main Duties:
* To be responsible for cleaning all areas in accordance with the NPSA national standards of cleanliness, following the approved CWP cleaning schedule and to adjust work routine if required for the needs of the ward/department.
* To be accountable for cleaning all areas in accordance with C.O.S.H.H. regulations.
* To be accountable for collecting daily rubbish and taking it to the designated area.
* To undertake the washing up of mealtime dishes for patients.
* To be responsible for keeping all equipment used in connection with duties in a clean and tidy condition.
* To be responsible for bringing to the attention of the domestic supervisor all faults on equipment.
* To provide details of any untoward incident to administrative/senior nursing staff.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks of induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* General Education
* Hold or willing to undertake accredited Level 2 award in cleaning
* NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning
* Food Safety qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
* Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
* Previous NHS cleaning knowledge would be desirable
Experience
* Good understanding of cleaning services
* Previous experience in Domestic Services and/or catering.
* Previous experience in dealing with the public
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 name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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