This Domestic Assistant post is a housekeeping role across the inpatient wards of St Mary's Community Hospital, with cover at other sites when needed. The work centres on cleaning to infection-control standards and keeping the whole hospital environment clean, safe and welcoming for patients and visitors. It is part-time, with 15 to 25 hours a week worked on early shifts from 06:00 to 13:00, and working patterns are discussed at interview. Sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Provide high-quality cleaning services across inpatient wards
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
- Clean to the standards set in the Cleaner Hospitals and Infection Control guidelines
- Maintain the whole hospital environment, not only assigned rota areas, to support patient care
What's required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in housekeeping, a Level 2 apprenticeship, or demonstrable skills to that level with willingness to start a Level 2 apprenticeship
- Basic IT skills or an IT qualification
- Basic maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK at the time of application
Other
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends
Nice to have
- Relevant vocational qualification in cleaning or facilities management, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in cleaning and support services
- Experience in hospitality, nursing homes or healthcare settings, or transferable skills (applications welcomed)
What's offered
- Full training
- Opportunities for ongoing development
- Flexible working requests discussed as part of the interview process
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
