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Job summary

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STA Domestic
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Thursday and Friday only contract
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday only contract 7.5 hours per day)
Job ref
373-CSS1089-C RR
Employer
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Silk Ward
Town
Macclesfield
Salary
£22,383 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

STA Domestic

Band 2

Job overview

STA Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff.

Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday only contract 7.5 hours per day)

CWP has adopted the Living Wage.Ìý Where the standard Agenda for Change hourly rate is below Living Wage, pay will be supplemented to this level.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic STA Domestic to join our Facilities Team to cover ourÌý Sites in Macclesfield.Ìý ÌýSuccessful candidates will receive full training and a uniform will be provided.

You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach e.g. cover for annual leave and sickness. Previous experience in a domestic environment would be advantageous, if not training will be provided.

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Working for our organisation

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

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Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.Ìý


CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.Ìý We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.Ìý

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

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CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aÌýValues Based Interview/Assessment,Ìýwhich explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

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Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

ÌýAn applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.ÌýYou are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • General Education
  • Hold or willing to undertake accredited Level 2 award in cleaning
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning
  • Food Safety qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS cleaning knowledge would be desirable

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good understanding of cleaning services
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in Domestic Services and/or catering.
  • Previous experience in dealing with the public

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareJob share policyNHS Rainbow Badge - Bronze

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Donna Foster
Job title
Assistant Facilities Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contactÌý[email protected] or telephone 01244 393100