The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations
The successful candidates will be required to complete cleaning training in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public
To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)
Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust’s Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags
Replenishing supplies – toilet rolls, soap etc
Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required
Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials
Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights
Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates
Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Why Work With Us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you’ll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.
Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
Understand level one Equality and Diversity
Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
Demonstrate courteous behaviour
To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
To attend specified shifts as required
Promote an effective team ethos
To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
Fully engage in the Annual Review process
Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
To use all PPE as required
