Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Domestic to join our team, providing essential cleaning and maintenance services across various facilities. In this role, you will ensure that all spaces are kept clean, sanitized, and welcoming for staff, visitors, and clients alike. Your proactive approach and commitment to cleanliness will help maintain a safe and hygienic environment, supporting the overall operations of our organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOMESTIC
Key Responsibilities
- To clean allocated areas e.g. dining room, bathrooms, dormitories, classrooms and stairways. The type of cleaning will depend on the area but may involve emptying bins, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuuming.
- To change bedding if required and occasionally turn or change mattresses.In a Boarding House to help set tables and to assist serving food at meal times in the house. This usually involves putting serving dishes on the table and clearing away to the kitchen afterwards.
- To keep up to date with cleaning methods and to undertake regular Health & Safety training, as required.
- To be able to lift reasonably heavy items such as cleaning equipment, laundry bags etc.
- To periodically clean the insides of windows. Sometimes this might involve using a stepladder.
- To immediately report any defects or safety hazards and any accidents, however small, to the Housekeeper/Matron.
- To undertake any other tasks when reasonably requested by the Housekeeper/Matron.Reporting Lines
This role reports directly into the Matron
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES
Professional Experience
- Experience of working in domestic services, housekeeping or a similar function.
- An understanding of cleaning practice and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to work.
- Work both individually and as part of a team, contributing to the team spirit.
- Use their initiative.
- Demonstrate high levels of energy, enthusiasm and reliability.
- Good attention to detail combined with own high standards with the ability to achieve and maintain standards consistently.
- Prioritise tasks and manage time well/productively
- Prepared to be flexible with the requirements of the role in order to meet the needs of the service.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
