Domestic Assistant

Vacancies have arisen within the Facilities Team to join our established team of Domestic Assistants. We are looking for motivated persons with a positive attitude.

The successful candidates should have previous experience in cleaning within a care setting or non-domestic environment.

The successful candidates will be flexible to cover the demands of the domestic services and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently. Candidates must be willing to work towards NVQ in Cleaning, be trustworthy, reliable and be able to prioritise workload.

Flexibility within this role is essential as it will involve covering for other members of the team. All training will be given to meet the requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

• The Domestic Assistant will be based on wards and department areas within the NHS buildings which includes off site premises, ensuring the highest standard of cleaning is achieved through the Trust working in line with the National Standards of Cleaning.
• As part of the department team you will be required to follow specific requests by ward/department managers.
• A flexible approach to work is expected to suit the needs of the service.
• The Domestic Assistant will communicate with Supervisors and Management and bring to the attention any issues/concerns that may relate to the job role.

Please ensure you evidence any relevant skills, knowledge and experience for the essential and desirable criteria when completing your application.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles.

Knowledge

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning.
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Experience

• Knowledge of working in a Hospital or Care Home setting.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and ability to read and write English.

Planning and Organising

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and to be able to work on own and meet expectations.

Physical / Practical

• Ability to perform Moving & Handling tasks - this will include working at heights and using operated floor machines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.