Domestic Assistant - Langlands
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.97-12.97 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, G51 4TF |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 303932-43566825 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Domestic Assistant
Langlands Hospital, Glasgow, G51 4TF
35 hours per week. 10 hour shifts, 4 on, 3 off.
Salary £12.97 per hours plus Serco benefits.
Main Purpose:
The post holder will contribute and organise the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
Main Accountabilities:
· Present a domestic cleaning service to patients and staff within the Board as defined in Service Level Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Clean to a hygienic standard following work procedures that incorporate all quality standards laid down by the client or Serco and Environment Audits.
· Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings, and related equipment manually and by use of machines, understanding, and adhering to work schedules and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly.
· Ensure that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition and any deviation in store levels or suitability of equipment is reported to the Domestic Supervisor for action.
· Ensure that high personal hygiene and infection control standards are maintained in relation to personal tasks.
· Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and Serco and Trust policies and procedures.
· Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting and training other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team.
· Undertake other ad hoc duties as prescribed by manager and within scope of skill and capability.
What you will need for the role:
· General cleaning, operating machinery, lifting water filled buckets.
· Basic skills training, including accreditation by British Institute of Cleaning Science.
· Full knowledge of Serco and Board working practices and procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
· Good communication skills, e.g. communicating with colleagues and supervisors, Board staff and patients where necessary.
· Good customer care skills, e.g. for communicating with Board staff and patients.
· Completing of mandatory training, e.g. manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training
- Must be flexible and adaptable.· Being able to balance conflicting priorities within the given time.
· Maintain level of general awareness during working day.
What we offer
· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
· A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
· Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
· Interesting and enjoyable work.
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
Domestic Assistant
Langlands Hospital, Glasgow, G51 4TF
35 hours per week. 10 hour shifts, 4 on, 3 off.
Salary £12.97 per hours plus Serco benefits.
Main Purpose:
The post holder will contribute and organise the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
Main Accountabilities:
· Present a domestic cleaning service to patients and staff within the Board as defined in Service Level Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Clean to a hygienic standard following work procedures that incorporate all quality standards laid down by the client or Serco and Environment Audits.
· Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings, and related equipment manually and by use of machines, understanding, and adhering to work schedules and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Empty, dispose and replace clinical and domestic waste as directed and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly.
· Ensure that all equipment and materials required to perform all cleaning tasks are maintained in a hygienic and safe condition and any deviation in store levels or suitability of equipment is reported to the Domestic Supervisor for action.
· Ensure that high personal hygiene and infection control standards are maintained in relation to personal tasks.
· Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and Serco and Trust policies and procedures.
· Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting and training other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team.
· Undertake other ad hoc duties as prescribed by manager and within scope of skill and capability.
What you will need for the role:
· General cleaning, operating machinery, lifting water filled buckets.
· Basic skills training, including accreditation by British Institute of Cleaning Science.
· Full knowledge of Serco and Board working practices and procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
· Good communication skills, e.g. communicating with colleagues and supervisors, Board staff and patients where necessary.
· Good customer care skills, e.g. for communicating with Board staff and patients.
· Completing of mandatory training, e.g. manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training
- Must be flexible and adaptable.· Being able to balance conflicting priorities within the given time.
· Maintain level of general awareness during working day.
What we offer
· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
· A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
· Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
· Interesting and enjoyable work.
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
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