Band 2 Rapid Response Domestic Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.We have a 37.5 hour vacancy, this is a mobile position, therefore it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as this role is mobile across our sites, business mileage will be paid in addition to salary and business insurance for your vehicle is essential for this role. 2 week rota; week 1, working 8.30am to 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays / week 2, working 8am to 8pm on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's.As a Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning and deep cleaning across our sites.Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible.Contact: Jane Toon, Facilities Co-ordinator, 07785316572.
Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and will be respected for the work you do.All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant DutiesTo clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas, as specifiedTo adhere to written procedures for check cleaning, damp dusting, damp mopping, full cleaning, periodic cleaning, spray cleaning and steam cleaningTo adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent contaminationTo use cleaning equipment within designated areas in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974To ensure the correct economical use of materials and equipment, seeking advice from the Facilities Supervisor when in doubtTo handle waste (including clinical and infected) in compliance with Trust policies and proceduresTo ensure the safe storage of all equipment and materialsTo report to the Facilities Supervisor any mechanical defects, any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidentsTo conform to the requirements for the cleaning of body fluid spillages in non-patient areas and implement as required, Following the Infection Control PolicyThis role will require the individual to rotate between their responsibilities as required.
About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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Qualifications

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Qualifications

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• Please review the attached job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please review the attached job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

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

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Evington Centre

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 4QG

United Kingdom

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