Job summary Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic STA/Domestic Assistant to join our Facilities Team at our Soss Moss site in Macclesfield.
Successful candidates will receive full training and a uniform will be provided.This vacancy is Part time - 12 hours per week (Flexible working pattern is an option - early mornings or evenings)You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach cover for annual leave and sickness.
Previous experience in a domestic environment would be advantageous, if not full training will be provided.CWP has adopted the Living Wage.
Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.
Main duties of the job General Cleaning1.
To be responsible for cleaning all areas in accordance with the NPSA national standards of cleanliness, following the approved CWP cleaning schedule and to adjust work routine if required for the needs of the ward / To be accountable for cleaning all areas in accordance with To be accountable for collecting daily rubbish and taking it to designated To undertake the washing up of mealtime dishes for To be responsible for opening up or closing buildings as appropriate - this would only be in exceptional circumstances and with prior To be responsible for informing Porters / security or any security breaches if building is To be accountable for ordering cleaning materials as and when required with your To be responsible for keeping all equipment used in connection with duties in a clean and tidy To be responsible for bringing to the attention of the domestic supervisor, all faults on To provide details of any untoward incident to administrative / senior nursing To use appropriate equipment and PPE while conducting cleaning duties as per organisation policy colour coded To undertake any other duties as delegated by their supervisor on an ad-hoc basis.
About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application.
We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential General Education Hold or willing to undertake accredited Level 2 award in cleaning Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning Food Safety qualification Knowledge and Expertise Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous NHS cleaning knowledge would be desirable Experience Essential Good understanding of cleaning services Desirable Previous experience in Domestic Services and/or catering Previous experience in dealing with the public