Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Oak Tree House, Bournville
Salary: £10.47 per hour (£8711.04 per annum)
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 16 Hours Per week
Sir Josiah Mason Trust
SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.
About the Role:
Our Domestic Service is an essential part of our organisation, providing a first-class cleaning service across all of our sites, including independent living and residential care services.
Domestic Assistants will have a regular base, but will on occasions be required to provide cleaning services at any of our other sites as required. Domestic Assistants will be required to clean communal areas (including toilets, bathrooms, kitchens dining rooms, halls, lounges etc.), offices and meeting rooms, guest rooms and resident’s rooms (including making or changing beds) or homes (including cleaning void properties/rooms). This will include replacing sundry toiletry items such as toilet rolls, soap, etc.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- To undertake all aspects of general cleaning duties as required in a planned and responsive way
- To handle and store cleaning and equipment in a responsible manner, conforming to the establishment’s COSHH policy
- To report any equipment defects/faults to the Housekeeping Manage
- To monitor and replenish cleaning materials and resources
- To contribute to and maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and basic hygiene procedures
- To communicate, negotiate and consult with residents, being aware of rights and choices
- To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff to enable team working
- To participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
- To report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important
- To co-operate with SJMT in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
General Requirements:
- To behave in accordance with the company’s values
- To ensure compliance with SJMT policies and procedures at all times
- To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
- To comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
- Positively support the Trust’s policies and procedures
- The Trust provides housing and a range of care services to older and frail / vulnerable people. There is therefore a requirement for the postholder to be flexible in approach and adaptable in his / her outlook.
- Undertake such other duties that may be reasonably required
Person Specification:
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
- An enhanced DBS check will be taken up for the successful candidate.
- Cleaning experience in a similar environment is desirable
- Awareness of infection control measures
- Awareness of health and safety
- A caring person who is sensitive to the needs of older vulnerable people and who can engage with and communicate with a diverse range of people
- Able to work independently and within a team
- A positive can-do attitude
- Shares the values of SJMT
What we offer:
The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:
- Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
- An annual ‘wellbeing’ day for all staff
- Company sick pay
- Funded DBS checks
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Life Insurance
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme – 24/7 access to confidential advice on welfare or legal issues and access to counselling
- Long service awards
- Ongoing career development training
Equal Opportunities:
SJMT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Housekeeper, Housekeeping Assistant, Domestic Cleaning, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Commercial Cleaning Operative, Cleaners, Cleaner, and Hygiene Operator, Domestic Cleaning, Domestic Cleaner may also be considered for this role.
