Enhanced Cleaning Housekeeper

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Main area Enhanced cleaning Housekeeper Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: to include alternate weekends Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 day week working alternate weekends) Job ref 383-FAC-7593-26

Site North properties, base is Derwent Unit Town Chesterfield Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/08/:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

This vacancy is within our enhanced housekeeping service in our North properties, providing a full enhanced cleaning service over several inpatient and community sites in North Derbyshire. Derwent unit being the base.

This position is working over 7 days and includes working alternate weekends. The times are either 06:00 - 14:00 or 07:00 - 15:00 dependant on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

Housekeepers provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Duties

• Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.
• Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.
• Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.
• Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.
• High dusting.
• Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.
• Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.
• Cleaning wall tiles.
• Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.
• Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient.
• To work as a member of the 'house' team including attending team meetings as appropriate.
• In the allotted time, any other non-patient duty as required by the Unit manager
• To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management

Deep Cleaning Duties

• Wall washing
• Carpet cleaning
• Cleaning after major floods (normally following estates staff)
• Pre cleaning of newly acquired buildings
• Specialised floor maintenance
• Specialised kitchen cleaning
• Specialised cleaning following infection (on advice of cross infection nurse)

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Person specification communication

• Experience with food service

Knowledge and Experience

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Cleaning experience

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able.