Housekeeping Services Assistant - Pershore

Job summary

Forget the rest - and join the best - Working together forOutstanding Care.

We currently have a permanentcleaning vacancy in PERSHORE

20 hours per week 4 hrs perday

Mon Friday

We have supportiveand passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you cansucceed in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and variedenvironment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinicalcolleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experiencethrough the provision of a Housekeeping service.

These are some of the benefits you will be entitled toshould you work for us;

Competitive paywith weekend enhancements

Generous annualleave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and lengthof service

Flexible hours tosuit other employment and carer responsibilities

Career progressionor future job opportunities working direct for the NHS

Extensivetraining and support available

NHS pension andlife assurance provision

Otherstaff benefits include:

Free/reduced carparking is available on most sites

Uniform provided

Health andwellbeing packages available

Seasonalincentive schemes

Application for this role will be considered inadherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with youduring interview.

Main duties of the job

We prideourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.

Join ourteams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshireand Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progressa long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional developmentas well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.

Workingalongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanlinessof the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategiccleaning plan.

You will beresponsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service,to meet NHS standard of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordancewith schedules and procedures and will work within local community hospitals/other inpatient settings/health centres/clinics and administration areas. You will also be required to relayinformation that may impact on other clinical/non-clinical services. The rolewill provide you with variety as no two days are the same.

Inreturn, you will receive full support, training, and guidance to enable you toundertake a range of cleaning duties to include, general cleaning tasks(bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) as well asspecialised cleaning processes to include machines, with some specific tasks beingtailored to the needs of a particular service and around patient care.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria forthe role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity

Desirable

Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment

Skills & Abiities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats