Bank Level 2 Domestic

Bhamcommunity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions

Relocation payment

Retail discounts

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is recruiting Bank Level 2 Domestics for flexible working opportunities via Temporary Staffing. Roles are based at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, but mainly West Heath Hospital.

The Domestics will support patient care by delivering high‑quality housekeeping and catering services, working with Supervisors to ensure a clean, safe environment across trust facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or healthcare environment is desirable.
• Able to work flexibly across multiple site locations.

Responsibilities

• The Domestics will work as part of a team providing high quality facilities service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Will work closely with the Housekeeping and Catering Supervisors.
• DBS update costs from 6 January 2026 will be recharged where applicable; pre-employment DBS checks will be paid by the Trust and recovered in monthly instalments.
• Deductions for bank workers will be made weekly upon completion of mandatory training and before shifts are worked.
• The housekeeping and cleaning service aims to maximise patient comfort, safety and wellbeing.

Job description

Find out more about applying to join Team BCHC.

Join our team

Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities.

Site West Heath Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £12.82 per hour (inc. WTD pay) + enhancement Salary period Hourly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Please note this vacancy is with a view to work mainly at West Heath Hospital.

The World doesn’t need Superheroes, it needs Incredible People!

• Do you want to support the NHS in these unprecedented times?
• Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?
• Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) are seeking to recruit Bank Level 2 Domestics for flexible working opportunities via Temporary Staffing

The roles are based at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, but this role is with a view to be mainly based at West Heath Hospital. This offers the chance to work flexibly as required within Trust Facilities.

The Domestics will work as part of a team providing high quality facilities service to patients, staff and visitors.

This will include working closely with the Housekeeping and Catering Supervisors.

Main duties of the job

Recruitment DBS Update

With effect from 6 January 2026, all new employees who require a DBS as part of their role and current employees who require a new DBS or different level of DBS, will be recharged for the cost. Costs will only be recovered where individuals are not already paying this directly through the annual DBS Update Service.

For substantive employees, the Trust will continue to pay for the DBS as part of pre-employment checks where necessary and these costs will be recovered in three equal monthly instalments from the monthly salary.

Deductions for bank workers will be made weekly upon completion of mandatory training when payment is made and before any shifts can be worked.

The Housekeeping and Cleaning Service will enhance the patient’s experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient’s sense of comfort, safety and wellbeing

Catering Servicesassist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages to patients, staff and visitors throughout Trust owned properties

Working for our organisation

BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people’s homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be ‘a great place to workenabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.

IMPORTANT

• Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Also ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the role, please see the attached assignment brief

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications

Experience

• Experience

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust

3, Priestley Wharf

Holt Street

Birmingham Science Park

B7 4BN

Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

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