About this role
Job summary
Dorset HealthCare are looking for a two Domestic Assistants to join the friendly Facilities team, based at Winton Neighbourhood Health Centre.
The role of the Domestic Assistant includes general cleaning duties of all areas within the site. You will be expected to clean to a high standard. We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our supportive team. Training is provided as part of your role as well as ongoing support within a team environment. All uniform is supplied.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are looking for two Domestic Assistants at 20 hour per week.
Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day- out of hours.
Winton Neighbourhood Health Centre, 31 Alma Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH9 1BP.
Interview date to be confirmed.
For further details / informal visits contact:
For informal enquires please contact Lizzie Bowater, Community Clinic/Outside Unit Supervisor, on [email protected] or 0707920181541
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
To support the Facilities team in their role and to ensure that the standard of cleanliness within the Trust is implemented andmaintained.
Main duties will include vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning/damp dusting, cleaning bathrooms, toilets, clinic rooms, emptying bins, use of mechanical floor cleaning machines.
This role involves working as a team, with a flexible approach, good communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
All the above vacancies offer an opportunity to work extra hours as able - to cover sickness and staff holidays.
Good pay rates, 27 day annual leave per year to start plus BH and weekend enhancements if required.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
Good communication skills Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training
Desirable
Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a similar role
Finance / Resources Essential
Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods
Information Technology / Resources Essential
Basic IT skills
Additional requirements Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Winton Neighbourhood Health Centre
Alma Road
Bournemouth
BH9 1BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)