Cleaning Assistant

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.  We would welcome applications from students aged 16-18, restrictions apply.

The Housekeeping Department are looking for Cleaning Assistants to join the Team, working onsite at Salisbury District Hospital. The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas such as wards and departments. Ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.

Flexible working  options will be considered for this role. Shift patterns include: full time, part time, early shifts, evening shifts, school hours, and weekends.  Zero hour bank contracts are also available.

Full training and uniform is provided for your role. The base hourly rate is £11.45, enhancements raising to Saturdays £16.14 and Sunday £20.95. Bank rates of pay attract additional enhancements.

Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from those who need sponsorship to work in this role due to government guideline's.

The Trusts refer a friend scheme applies to this vacancy.

Interviews will be held Thursday 23rd November

Main duties of the job

Our Team provides a safe and clean environment for our Patients and visitors by:

Adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures, ensuring the use of safe working practices and that the highest standards are maintained.

Maintaining clean and hygienic conditions in all allocated areas including wards, offices, and public areas, to ensure cleaning quality standards are met and complied with.

Observing the Trust’s ‘Colour Coding’ for cleaning equipment and materials.

Taking  responsibility for the stores, cleaning equipment and associated products, following the prescribed Housekeeping, Security and Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring stock is stored in a secure and safe manner. Replenishing stock as and when required.

Conducting periodic floor maintenance and deep clean in order to achieve and maintain pre-determined cleaning standards and to set up HPV equipment .

Helping to support the Prevention and Control of infection by maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Please see attached job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Shift Patterns as follows:

Weekend Hours: Saturday - Sunday:  07.00am - 12.00pm  (Enhanced rates apply)