Housekeeper / Cleaner - Whiteleaf Centre

Job overview

We are looking for a  Domestic Cleaner to join our team at The Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff across our non ward areas.

The Whiteleaf Centre is a mental health facility providing inpatient and community care in a modern and welcoming environment. The centre incorporates four inpatient wards, day hospital facilities, and a range of outpatient treatment and therapies.

This is a part time role where you working 18.75 hours over 3 days.

We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by providing a high-quality housekeeping service ensuring a clean and safe environment for all. You'll also be carrying out terminal and enhanced cleaning.

Ideally, you'll have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification however we can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area.

If you have experience in delivering high-quality cleaning and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To carry out daily cleaning routines as specified in the line with the national cleaning standards.

• To carry out cleaning tasks as per schedule.

• To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures

• To follow Health & Safety regulations.

• To provide cover for colleagues during absences.

• To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.

• To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.

• Observes correct procedures upon entering patient areas

• To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to head porter.

• To ensure correct procedures are followed when cleaning in & outpatient areas

• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the role

• To ensure that all mandatory training and task specific training is attended as required for the role

• To be aware of local health & Safety procedures including fire evacuation procedures.

• All personal accidents or injuries to be reported and recorded by following the correct process.

• Follows safety and security policies and procedures

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.