We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic/Housekeeper to work in a dynamic environment providing high quality domestic services within the Tamarind Centre which is an 89 bedded medium secure mental health hospital in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham.
Ideally you will have experience of providing domestic and housekeeping services within an NHS environment and sound understanding of infection prevention and control, COSHH, and current BICS registration.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing high standards of cleanliness to a designated area/service under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* To be responsible for the effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards.
* Within a designated area/service and all of its facilities.
* To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training as required meeting the above.
* To be responsible for the collection and safe removal of paper waste within your area/service of work.
* To provide pantry/kitchen duties including clearing of the dining area and washing up as required.
* To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) as required.
* Responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area/service.
* It is everyone's responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
Person Specification
Training
* General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene.
Knowledge
* Has worked in a customer focused environment.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations.
Other
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
* Able to complete necessary paperwork as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
* Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training.
* Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
* Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
* Able to identify most pressing tasks within the scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
* Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.
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.
£11,674.50 to £24,321.87 a year.
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