Job summary Our friendly Estates and Facilities Team at the Trevor Gibbens Unit, based in Maidstone are seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant to work at our Drug & Alcohol Detox Unit, based in the outskirts of Maidstone, apply now and kickstart your career in the NHS. This post is for 21 hours per week, which is worked between the hours of 7 am - 2.20 pm - Thursday, Friday & Saturday (hours include 20-minute lunchbreak) Here are some clips of our Facilities staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for KMPT. Facilities Team Leader: https://youtu.be/N3KWBGBqdGc?siB6mYiMb1fLa8c0NI Domestic Assistant: https://youtu.be/GtLEYNjkmJk?si03GNYY661AaPVSWX What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 per year and a maximum payment of £2,121 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly)The salary listed is inclusive of the High-Cost Area Allowance. Main duties of the job Complete the daily shift plan in the agreed time scale, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in line with New NHS Cleaning Guidelines. Complete weekly departmental performance monitoring, to achieve and maintain the Trust's own standards. Maintain a patient focused service across clinical areas. Undertake general cleaning and other related domestic tasks to a high standard, within a designated area and managing own task schedules. Maintain a high standard of provision of other Hotel Services related tasks. Work as part of the Hotel Services team in conjunction with ward managers on all aspects of ward cleaning and hygiene. Ensure waste is disposed of in accordance with the Trust waste disposal policy, assuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to. Removal of rubbish to designated collection points About us Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Our strategy Our mission is what we set out to do every day We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people Our vision is where we want to be in the future To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 380-SS0630 Job locations Bridge House Fant Oast Lane Maidstone ME16 8DE Job description Job responsibilities Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, this is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information. The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important. NHS experience is not essential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements Please see the Job description for more details. Job description Job responsibilities Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, this is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information. The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important. NHS experience is not essential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements Please see the Job description for more details. Person Specification Essential Essential previous knowledge and experience of working in a previous role Ability to work shift times and patterns Ability to work without direct supervision. Desirable Knowledge of cleaning guidelines Flexible approach to duties. Previous Hotel Services experience NHS experience Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential Knowledge of Coshh related products English and mathematics Level 1 Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to cover work colleges NVQ level 2 in cleaning - training will be given Knowledge and Skills Essential Deal appropriately with Service Users, staff and the general public Written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Person Specification Essential Essential previous knowledge and experience of working in a previous role Ability to work shift times and patterns Ability to work without direct supervision. Desirable Knowledge of cleaning guidelines Flexible approach to duties. Previous Hotel Services experience NHS experience Training, Qualifications and Registration Essential Knowledge of Coshh related products English and mathematics Level 1 Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to cover work colleges NVQ level 2 in cleaning - training will be given Knowledge and Skills Essential Deal appropriately with Service Users, staff and the general public Written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail 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 Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address Bridge House Fant Oast Lane Maidstone ME16 8DE Employer's website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)