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 32.63 hour vacancy based at Hinckley & Bosworth Community Hospital within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. Shifts will be between 9am and 7pm over an 8 week rota.

As a Domestic Assistant you will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for in-patient and community sites as assigned

Responsible for general cleaning duties and will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule. The post holder will ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include

• To ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.
• Ensure the correct use, cleaning and storage of cleaning equipment.
• Ensure the correct storage of all cleaning and disposable items when issued
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines and ensure that equipment is stored correctly
• Replenish all disposables, soaps, etc. as required.
• Collect refuse and store at designed collection points.
• Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
• Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
• Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis

Benefits

• Competitive salaryincluding payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay
• Free car parking
• Paid induction & training
• Pension scheme
• 27 days paid holidayplus BH
• Access toBlue Light and health service discounts

About us

Leicestershire 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 serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

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 are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

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.