Job Description

Domestic Assistant/Cleaner - QEQM Hospital - NHS

Salary: £10.46 per hour weekdays£11.46 per hour for weekends. Permanent Position.

The Shift Available:

• 8am to 3.30pm - Monday to Friday BUT can also include weekends – 35 hours per week.

2gether Support Solutions provides facilities, property, procurement and professional services to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, which is one of the largest in the UK.

When you’re working for us, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your hard work. You will be part of a team that plays a huge part in making all patient, visitor and staff member experiences as positive as possible

Working for the NHS gives you the opportunity to deliver care and improve the quality of lives every day. Whilst also offering long term career opportunities and job security by being one of the UKs largest employers.

Main duties of the job

Domestic services (Cleaners) staff are the lifeblood of the NHS and an integral part of the team, keeping hospitals, health centres, offices and other areas clean and hygienic.

You will perform crucial cleaning duties within the hospital in accordance with the service level agreement and your job description.

Whilst also offering you the opportunity to study with us. BICS (Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate Stage 1) Is an internationally-recognised qualification providing benchmark skills for all staff in the cleaning industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard as per cleaning schedule for assigned area
• Clean all work areas/equipment during and after use and remove all waste to the appropriate area
• The equipment is used safely and in accordance with current regulations and company policies and to maintain the equipment in a clean, safe and tidy condition
• Effective communication with all levels of staff
• Complying with the Trust policies on Health & Safety, COSHH and other statutory legislation
• Ensure all security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Any other cleaning duties required from time to time

The Candidate:

• Good communication skills
• Shows initiative and self-motivation
• Physically fit for the work
• Friendly and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude to working times and methods
• Customer focused

If you are looking for a rewarding and physically active role, whereby you will be a vital part of the hospital team, showing good communication skills, initiative and self-motivation in your work, apply today for consideration.

Why work for us?

• 25 days annual leave allowance
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to 10 days annual leave each year
• Company Pension
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training
• Career progression
• Discount in selected high street retailers
• Onsite childcare facilities at our three acute sites
• Cycle to work Scheme

Our Values:

• We pull together as one team to make a difference
• To deliver great support to patients and staff
• We find solutions, care about what we do and you can trust us
• We are proud of our work and know what we are here to do

To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/about-us/

2gether Support Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. 2gether holds the right to withdraw an offer of employment where a candidate is unable to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the pre-employment checks and employment policies.

We also reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

If you are successful in securing a role with us you will undergo pre-employment checks including gaining proof of right to work and DBS ID (if applicable). Details of these checks and which documents you will need can be found here: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/pre-employment-checks/

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary: Up to £11.46 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• We require employees to be a minimum of 18 years old or above to work for us. Are you?

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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