Cleaner/Housekeeper Newry, Northern Ireland
Job description
Southern Area Hospice Services (SAHS) provides a range of high-quality Specialist Palliative Care Services to patients and their families living within the Southern Health Trust Area.
We have an opening for an experienced housekeeper to join our current team on a permanent basis for 32.5 hours per week.
Applicants must have a minimum of 6-months previous cleaning experience in a healthcare/commercial setting, with excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
You must have a positive work attitude, be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting, a strong knowledge of infection control, health and safety practices and in using cleaning equipment would be an advantage however full training will be provided.
The successful applicants will ensure all functions and tasks involved in the day-to-day cleaning of Southern Area Hospice premises including the In-patient Unit, Day Hospice and Offices are carried out efficiently and effectively in accordance with agreed policies and procedures whilst ensuring high standards of practice are maintained.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks before any appointment is made.
Benefits include:
· 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory days (pro rata for PT staff)
· Staff canteen
· Free, secure parking
· Occupational Sick Pay
· Health Shield healthcare scheme
· 24/7 advice and counselling service
· Life assurance
· Enhanced pension contributions
· Comprehensive and individualised induction programme
· Full training to build confidence in your role
· Part of a committed and successful team
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/2023
Reference ID: HK/06/23
