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Domestic AssistantinSheffieldinSheffieldPUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 2  PERMANENT 
EMPATHYNHSWEEKEND

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustFollow Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Meaningful Contribution, As a Domestic Assistant, you'll be an essential part of maintaining a clean and safe environment for children, young people, and families in the hospital.
Flexible Working Hours, The part-time role offers a manageable schedule of 12 hours per week, allowing for a work-life balance while making a positive impact.
Team Environment, Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to improving patient care and working towards common goals.
Comprehensive Training, Even if you lack prior experience in an NHS cleaning environment, full training will be provided, equipping you with the necessary skills.
Modern Tools and Techniques, You will use modern methods and machinery to perform your duties, ensuring an efficient and effective cleaning process.
Commitment to Inclusion, The Trust prioritizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively supporting applicants from various backgrounds and with additional needs.
Contribution to Healthcare Standards, By maintaining high cleanliness standards, you help ensure that the hospital operates at its best, contributing to overall patient care.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking part-time Domestic Assistants to join their team in maintaining high cleanliness standards within the hospital. The role requires enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to work independently. While prior experience in a cleaning role within the NHS is beneficial, full training will be provided. The position entails working 12 hours a week, spread across four shifts from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, including alternate weekends and bank holidays, with specific weekly schedules varying between Tuesdays to Sundays and additional days in the second week.

Key responsibilities include cleaning various facilities such as toilets and floors, utilizing modern cleaning equipment and techniques. The Trust emphasises its commitment to inclusion and diversity in hiring, actively supporting candidates from underrepresented groups, and ensures that applicants can engage with a recruitment process that respects their needs and backgrounds. The focus is on delivering excellent patient care, guided by the organisation's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Meaningful Contribution, As a Domestic Assistant, you'll be an essential part of maintaining a clean and safe environment for children, young people, and families in the hospital.
Flexible Working Hours, The part-time role offers a manageable schedule of 12 hours per week, allowing for a work-life balance while making a positive impact.
Team Environment, Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to improving patient care and working towards common goals.
Comprehensive Training, Even if you lack prior experience in an NHS cleaning environment, full training will be provided, equipping you with the necessary skills.
Modern Tools and Techniques, You will use modern methods and machinery to perform your duties, ensuring an efficient and effective cleaning process.
Commitment to Inclusion, The Trust prioritizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively supporting applicants from various backgrounds and with additional needs.
Contribution to Healthcare Standards, By maintaining high cleanliness standards, you help ensure that the hospital operates at its best, contributing to overall patient care.

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Useful skills for a Domestic Assistant:
To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:
1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.
2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.
3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.
4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.
6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.
7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.
8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.
9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.
11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.
12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.
 


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