Domestic Assistant - Housekeeping inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 2: £23,615 to £23,615 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata. PERMANENT
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rzcIiTZm

Contribution to Patient Care, You play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment that directly impacts patient wellbeing and recovery.

Supportive Work Environment, Join a friendly team dedicated to providing care and support to patients, colleagues, and visitors.

Flexible Working Hours, The role offers 22.5 hours with a shift pattern that can be discussed during the interview, providing some room for work-life balance.

Thorough Training Program, Benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.

Accessible Location, The Western Community Hospital is easily reachable via public transport, making it convenient for commuting.

Diverse Working Hours, Experience a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends, which can suit different lifestyle needs.

Opportunity to Utilize Hospitality Skills, If you have a background in hospitality, you can apply your customer service skills in a meaningful healthcare setting.

The role of Domestic Assistant - Housekeeping at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involves providing essential cleaning services in the inpatient wards of the newly opened Western Community Hospital in Southampton. Candidates with a background in the hospitality industry, particularly from nursing homes and hospitals, are encouraged to apply. The position requires 22.5 hours of work per week, with shifts available between 07:00 and 17:00, including flexibility for mornings, evenings, and weekends.

The primary responsibilities include ensuring a clean and safe hospital environment in accordance with established hygiene standards, contributing to the overall patient experience and health improvement. The position offers thorough training and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed during the interview process.

Have you worked in the Hospitality Industry before? We are looking for Housekeepers from Nursing Homes, Hospitals and more and we'd love you to join us here at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust!

Our new Western Community Hospital is now open!

Housekeepers provide cleaning services to our inpatient wards at The Western Community Hospital in Southampton, which is accessible by public transport. The roles are for 22.5 hours, with shifts between 07:00 and 17:00, however the pattern of work will be discussed at interview.

We want you to form part of our friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing a clean, safe and caring environment for our patients, colleagues and visitors.

What a great time to support the patients experience within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare!

If you can work different shifts (including mornings, evenings and weekends) and want to show off your customer service skills, we would love to hear from you. You will be fully supported and put through a thorough training programme with plenty of opportunities for development.

To assist in achieving and maintaining a clean hospital environment in accordance with the standards laid down in the Cleaner Hospitals and Infection Control guidelines.

To maintain the hospital environment as a whole, not just any area specified to work on as per rota, so that it supports the medical care and health improvement of all patients on site.

About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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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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Domestic Assistant - Housekeeping inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rzcIiTZm

About us Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.