Domestic AssistantNHS

Job summary

Cygnet Group are seeking an experienced and motivated Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, youll help us maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for the individuals in our care. You will work 40 hours per week, covering 4 x 10-hour shifts, including alternative weekends, at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. As part of our domestic team, youll play a key role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the service, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the facility. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services. Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

Main duties of the job

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Job description

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Cygnet Group are seeking an experienced and motivated Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, youll help us maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for the individuals in our care.

You will work 40 hours per week, covering 4 x 10-hour shifts, including alternative weekends, at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. As part of our domestic team, youll play a key role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the service, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the facility.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.

The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Carry out daily and scheduled cleaning tasks across the service
• Maintain cleanliness in communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and staff spaces
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively
• Work as part of a supportive team to ensure a welcoming environment
• Replenish stock & ensure that equipment is clean & well-maintained
• Employ safe working practices and adhere to health & safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are:

• Experienced in housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
• A good communicator

Why Cygnet? Well offer you:

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Discount Savings
• NHS Discount Savings

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.