Facilities Domestic Assistant (Maglona House) 15 hours

Posted 9 days 13 hours ago by NHS

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Cumbria, Carlisle, United Kingdom, CA1 1
Job Description
Facilities Domestic Assistant (Maglona House) 15 hours

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Main duties of the job
  • Collect linen stores as required.
  • Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
  • Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
  • Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
  • Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
  • Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
  • Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
  • Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
  • Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
  • Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
  • Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
  • Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
  • Make beds as requested.
  • Ensure attendance at appropriate training.
Person Specification Qualifications
  • NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
  • BICSc certification or equivalent
  • NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
Knowledge & Experience
  • Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
  • Basic Literacy and Numeracy
  • Work in a hospital environment
  • Work in a domestic role
Skills
  • good communicaton skills
  • able to work alone and in a team
  • ability to use own initiative
  • able to follow health & safety and hand hygiene procedures
  • equality issues
  • able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
  • flexible approach to work
Personal Circumstances
  • willing to learn
  • smart, clean approach
  • high personal standards
  • be able to work shifts
Other
  • flexibility in shift patterns
  • support equality and value diversity
Benefits
  • 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
  • NHS Discounts
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
  • Subject to eligibility

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.