Domestic Assistant - 18 hours

Job summary

Are you an experienced cleaner with knowledge of COSHH?

Are you looking to join a vibrant energetic team?

We're looking for a Domestic Assistant/Cleaner to join our professional and dedicated team at BPAS Richmond on part-time basis. You will carry out cleaning duties in accordance with the unit to agreed levels and standards.

This role is for 18 hours per week working Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We pay time and a half for all weekend working.

About You

You'll have experience of cleaning within a household/clinical or commercial setting & knowledge of cleaning procedures regarding the correct use of cleaning materials & equipment. You'll have practical cleaning techniques & will be able to apply these to the workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for part time hours with the opportunity to do overtime where needed.

We are also looking for:

• Able to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated
• Manual Handling and COSHH qualification
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality

Main duties of the job

• Clean the premises to include cleaning work tops, dusting of telephones, furniture, window ledges & any other fixtures.
• Monitor stock of cleaning materials for ordering by the Treatment Unit Manager, & stock toilets with sufficient supplies.
• Assist in the washing and ironing of all dirty linen daily, observing strict control of infection controls.
• Mark and date all linen before putting into circulation and regularly check all linen for repair/replacement and take out of use.
• Periodically wipe down paint work, carry out high dusting, wash inside of windows and clean window blinds.
• To vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors.
• To empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with BPAS procedures.
• To clean toilet areas including toilet, washbasins, window ledges, cupboards, and bins.
• Use all cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations, and comply with cross infection instructions with regard to cleaning materials and equipment.
• Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.