About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced cleaner with knowledge of COSHH?
Are you looking for employment that will allow you to maintain a good work-life balance?
We're looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our professional and dedicated team at BPAS Richmond, London, on a part time, permanent basis. You will carry out cleaning duties within the unit in accordance with agreed levels and standards.
This role is working 18 hours per week on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found below.
About You
You'll have experience of household cleaning and knowledge of cleaning procedures with regard to the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment. You'll have practical cleaning techniques and will be able to apply these to the workplace.
We are also looking for:
Able to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated
Manual Handling and COSHH qualification
Able to maintain strict confidentiality
Main duties of the job
Clean the premises to include cleaning work tops, dusting of telephones, furniture, window ledges & any other fixtures. Monitor stock of cleaning materials for ordering by the Treatment Unit Manager, & stock toilets with sufficient supplies. Assist in the washing and ironing of all dirty linen daily, observing strict control of infection controls. Mark and date all linen before putting into circulation and regularly check all linen for repair/replacement and take out of use. Periodically wipe down paint work, carry out high dusting, wash inside of windows and clean window blinds. To vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors. To empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with BPAS procedures. To clean toilet areas including toilet, washbasins, window ledges, cupboards, and bins. Use all cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations, and comply with cross infection instructions with regard to cleaning materials and equipment. Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques
About us
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us - benefits include:
34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Life assurance at 3 salary Defined contribution pension scheme Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits Family-friendly policies to support work-life balanceSafeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.
Further Information:
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Location BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, London TW1 2AR
Hours 18 per week
Shift Pattern Sunday - 08:00 to 14:00 | Tuesday & Wednesday - 12:00 to 18:00
Salary £28,510 per annum - this will be pro rata for part time hours. (£15.23 per hour)
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of household cleaning Cleaning procedures and practical cleaning techniques Knowledge of laundry procedures
Desirable
Previous experience of office/ nursing home cleaning to defined standards.
Qualifications Essential
Literate and numerate Knowledge of COSHH in relation to cleaning materials
General Essential
Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role? This role is working 18 hours per week over Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesdays at our unit in Richmond, London (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this working pattern?
Desirable
Would you like to add any further information to support your application?
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 British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address Rosslyn Clinic
15 Rosslyn Road
Twickenham
TW1 2AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)