Domestic Assistant – Birmingham, England
Location: Birmingham, England
Employer: SSL (in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust)
Job Type: Part-Time
Overview
SSL is seeking a reliable and committed Domestic Assistant to provide a high-quality cleaning and domestic service at the Warstock Lane Centre. The role supports a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for service users and staff.
Post & Hours
- Role: Domestic Assistant
- Base: Warstock Lane Centre
- Hours: 30 hours per week
(Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm) - Salary:
- £20,157.97 per annum (30 hours)
- £25,197.47 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
Equality & Diversity
SSL values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Disclosure & Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment is subject to:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory references
- Qualifications verification
- Occupational health clearance
- Mandatory training before commencement
Role Purpose
To deliver a high-quality domestic service within the designated area, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a positive experience for service users in line with organisational values.
About SSL
SSL works in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), delivering facilities management and support services across more than 50 sites in the West Midlands.
Established in 2012, SSL continues to grow and supports the Trust’s mission to improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma.
Sustainability
All staff are expected to contribute to SSL’s environmental objectives by using resources responsibly, minimising waste, and supporting national Net Zero carbon targets.
Health & Safety
SSL prioritises staff health and safety and works with occupational health providers to check or offer vaccinations in line with healthcare best practice, including Hepatitis B, MMR, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Varicella, and BCG.
Key Responsibilities – General
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Safely operate cleaning equipment following training
- Collect and dispose of waste appropriately
- Carry out pantry and kitchen duties as required
- Undertake specialist and isolation cleaning
- Manage stock and cleaning supplies
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures
Key Responsibilities – Individual
- Participate in appraisal and development processes
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Support the induction of new staff
- Comply with Trust and statutory policies
- Contribute to service objectives
- Undertake ad-hoc duties appropriate to the role
- Follow safeguarding procedures
- Test staff attack alarm at the start of each shift
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