Domestic Assistant

Contact information

Please contact the Claire Royle - Vacancy Control Manager at should you wish to speak to someone about this vacancy.

About the role

We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities team at Pinderfields Hospital. As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, these roles are crucial in creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

We have multiple part time positions available, with shifts across weekdays and weekends. If you are passionate about cleanliness, infection prevention, and making a difference in the healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible part time shifts (Monday to Friday and weekends)
• Uniforms, full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for development and internal progression
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to NHS staff benefits including pension scheme, discounts, and more

Main duties

• Mopping, scrubbing, buffing of floors, shampooing of carpets, vacuuming
• Damp dusting fixtures and fittings
• Cleaning of sanitary areas (toilets and bathrooms)
• Cleaning of ward kitchens and kitchen equipment
• Assist with the service of meals to patients, i.e., serving beverages and collecting in dirty crockery after meals
• Washing up of jugs
• Disposal and segregation of refuse
• Removal of dirty linen to disposal room
• Changing of beds and cubicle curtains in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures
• Bed making in residences
• Cleaning of rooms/bed areas following an outbreak of infection

Key requirements

• Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Aware of infection control and health & safety practices (training provided)
• Friendly and professional in approach
• Good standard of education in English and Maths
• Experience communicating effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work well as part of a team across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Good awareness of high cleaning standards and hygiene practices
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures

Previous experience in a domestic, cleaning, or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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