Domestic Support Worker inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
MON 18 NOV 2024
This position emphasises the importance of following specific cleaning protocols, using appropriate equipment, and demonstrating initiative in workload planning. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity, actively encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply, and provides resources to support applicants with special requirements for their applications.
Role:
To maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
Job Purpose:
To deliver a full cleaning service to wards, offices and departments within the hospital at the prescribed times and in accordance with Work Schedules and activity within the area, using own initiative to plan workload.
Main Tasks are:
Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with the Trust's Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.
Carry out general cleaning tasks i.e. damp dusting of all furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting's and interior glass doors.
Carry out high and low level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings, paintwork.
Clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures.
Supply and replenish consumables i.e. paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.
Clean and maintain floor areas/surfaces using the appropriate equipment.
Clean the kitchen, fixtures and appliances.
Clean and maintain Cleaning Store and equipment.
As required and under supervision respond to any requests for ad-hoc and specialist cleaning, adhering to Infection Control Guidelines.
Other Duties:
Report any mechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environment faults to a supervisor.
Collect and return keys after securing door, windows and exits.
Use all PPE as required.
Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and be presentably dressed at all times wearing the correct uniform and identification.
Use and care of approved cleaning materials and equipment at all times in accordance with the operator instructions.
Maintain appropriate levels of chemicals and equipment in area of work.
Regularly check machinery and equipment, changing filters when necessary and reporting faults as required
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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