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Job overview

Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Domestic Assistant to join our Facilities Team in the Facilities Department at St Catherine’s Health Centre, Church Road, Birkenhead. Successful candidates will receive full training and a uniform will be provided.

This is a permanent part time position, 10 hours per week. 

You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach e.g. cover for annual leave and sickness. Previous experience in a domestic or catering environment would be advantageous, if not training will be provided.

CWP has adopted the Living Wage.  Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible for cleaning all areas in accordance with the NPSA national standards of
cleanliness, following the approved CWP cleaning schedule and to adjust work routine if required for
the needs of the ward / department.
2. To be accountable for cleaning all areas in accordance with C.O.S.H.H. regulations.
3. To be accountable for collecting daily rubbish and taking it to designated area.
4. To undertake the washing up of mealtime dishes for patients.
5. To be responsible for opening up or closing buildings as appropriate – this would only be in
exceptional circumstances and with prior discussion.
6. To be responsible for informing Porters / security or any security breaches if building is empty.
7. To be accountable for ordering cleaning materials as and when required with your supervisor.
8. To be responsible for keeping all equipment used in connection with duties in a clean and tidy
condition.
9. To be responsible for bringing to the attention of the domestic supervisor, all faults on equipment.
10. To provide details of any untoward incident to administrative / senior nursing staff.

Working for our organisation

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. 

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.  We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. 

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.