09 Oct
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Witney
Job description
Job summary
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!
The purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training can be provided.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality cleaning and catering service. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment and catering provision for clients, of which in-house training can be provided.
Successful candidates need to be team players who are flexible and reliable,
with good interpersonal and communication skills.
About us
We require friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Housekeepers across the Trust to include Community hospital wards.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include :
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Posts involve shift working including lates, earlies, weekends, and bank holidays over a rolling rota, whereby weekend and banks holidays are paid at an enhanced rate.
Opportunities for extra hours may also be available so flexibility is required.
Please note :
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This,
together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability,
age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services.
This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Good general education.
Desirable
Knowledge of basic health & safety regulation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of moving & handling activities
- Basic cleaning skills
- Some knowledge regarding cleaning materials
Desirable
- Previous experience as a porter / cleaner
- To work towards food hygiene Training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
- Flexible approach
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills - ability to communicate with staff on all levels
Desirable
Basic computer skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate communication skills when dealing with professionals and customers
- Demonstrable team player
- Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks
- Ability to prioritise workload
▶️ Porter/Cleaner - Witney
🖊️ Oxford Health NHS Trust
📍 Witney