Location: Lymington, Hampshire. UK
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 12.5 hours per week (working 2.5 hours each day (Monday – Friday) either early mornings or evenings)
Closing date: 28th September
About Us:
Oakhaven Hospice is committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Our dedicated team ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. We are seeking a hardworking and caring Domestic Assistant to join our team and contribute to the comfort and well-being of those in our care.
The Role:
As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospice. You will work within the Hospice cleaning programmes and specific daily working schedules to achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain cleanliness across patient areas, communal spaces, and offices. Including vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning and emptying of bins appropriately, including clinical waste, providing a clean and safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
· Ensure infection control procedures are followed at all times.
· Work as part of a team to meet high hygiene and safety standards.
· Safely use cleaning materials and equipment in accordance with Health & Safety standards training and guidelines.
· Report any maintenance or health and safety issues promptly.
· Offer a friendly and respectful approach when interacting with patients and families.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Previous experience ideally gained in a clinical setting
· An understanding of infection control and health and safety procedures (training provided).
· The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
· Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness.
· Excellent time management skills and communication skills and be sensitive to the needs of patients and their visitors.
What We Offer
In return for your commitment and hard work, we offer:
· The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
· A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
· Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
· A chance to work as part of a dedicated and successful team.
Benefits
* Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
* Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
* Auto – enrolment company pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Cash Health Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme - App from "Unum"
* Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
* Wellbeing Support
* A truly supportive and caring environment
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 12.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person