Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Band 2 Rapid Response Domestic Assistant
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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 importance of work-life balance, achieved through flexibility.
Position: Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant
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 8.30 am to 8 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays / week 2, working 8 am to 8 pm on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's.
Responsibilities:
- Provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning and deep cleaning across our sites.
- Clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas, as specified.
- Adhere to written procedures for check cleaning, damp dusting, damp mopping, full cleaning, periodic cleaning, spray cleaning, and steam cleaning.
- Adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent contamination.
- Use cleaning equipment within designated areas in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Ensure the correct economical use of materials and equipment, seeking advice from the Facilities Supervisor when in doubt.
- Handle waste (including clinical and infected) in compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure the safe storage of all equipment and materials.
- Report to the Facilities Supervisor any mechanical defects, any equipment in need of repair, and any mishaps or untoward incidents.
- Conform to the requirements for the cleaning of body fluid spillages in non-patient areas and implement as required, following the Infection Control Policy.
- Rotate between responsibilities as required.
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Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
- Free car parking.
- Paid induction & training.
- Pension scheme.
- 27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance.
- Access to Blue 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 serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
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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.
Additional Information:
- Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours, and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
- 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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