Housekeeper/Domestic Assistant Dual Role

Role description

Job summary

Role: Housekeeper/Domestic Assistant Dual Role

Base: Tamarind

Hours: 30 hours

Salary: £20823.99 per annum (£26028.99 FTE)

At present, SSL do not offer sponsorship for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper/Domestic to work in a dynamic environment providing high quality domestic services within the Tamarind Centre which is an 89 bedded medium secure mental health hospital in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham.

Ideally you will have experience of providing domestic and housekeeping services within an NHS environment and sound understanding of infection prevention and control, COSHH, and current BICS registration

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all the Multi disciplinary Teams, Carers, Hotel Service Staff and General Public.To provide a friendly clean and comfortable and safe environment for patients and staff, ensuring a positive service user experience that reflects the values of Summerhill Supplies Limited (SSL) and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)

To work as a member of the Hotel Services/Ward team by contributing to the provision of a comfortable and effective stay for patients.To be responsible for over seeing that the ward is clean and tidy, that patient's food is delivered correctly, that repairs, maintenance, linen services and consumables are available to contribute to a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

Responsible for providing high standards of cleanliness to a designated area/service under the supervision of the domestic supervisor, including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

About us

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

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