domestic assistant

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness in wards, offices, and public spaces. The role involves cleaning patients’ rooms and communal areas, requiring good communication skills and a caring demeanor. There are flexible working hours available, with no formal entry requirement but an NVQ Level 1 in cleaning preferred. Benefits include a competitive package, training, and opportunities for health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• No formal entry requirements, but NVQ Level 1 in cleaning may be needed.
• Ability to work on feet for long periods is necessary.
• Completion of necessary training and induction on starting.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning patients’ rooms, toilets, and bathroom areas.
• Cleaning communal areas like lounges and dining areas.
• Performing deep-cleaning operations in specific areas.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring and sensitive nature

Physical fitness

Knowledge of proper lifting techniques

Education

NVQ Level 1 in cleaning (preferred)

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Mops

Electric floor cleaner

Job description

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.

Available hours

• Monday – Friday 13:45 – 20:00 = 30 hrs
• Monday – Friday 14:00 – 21:00 = 32.5 hrs
• Monday – Friday 16:00 – 20:00 = 20 hrs
• Monday – Friday 17:00 – 20:00 = 15 hrs

Entry Requirements

There is no entry requirement to become a domestic assistant, however you may be required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning.

Training

When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given.

Key Skills

• Good communication skills and a caring, sensitive nature.
• Physical fitness: you may be on your feet for long periods; knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning patients’ rooms/wards, toilets and bathroom areas.
• Cleaning communal areas such as lounges, dining areas and corridors.
• Cleaning utility rooms and carrying out deep‑cleaning operations in specific areas.
• Using appropriate cleaning equipment (vacuum, mops, electric floor cleaner).
• Using cleaning products and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Keeping up to date with safety procedures (fire procedures, escape routes) and undertaking appropriate workplace training.
• Carrying out specific cleaning duties and other related tasks according to procedures and standards.
• Ensuring infection control policies are adhered to.
• Working as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties whilst maintaining a professional approach.

Professional Duties

Content largely overlaps with responsibilities above; see Responsibilities section.

Benefits

In return we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility, access to a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusivity

We are proud to serve a diverse population and are committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex‑personnel and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Application Support

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

More detailed information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification documents. For general information about working at the NCA, refer to the Careers website (careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk).

Recruitment Notes

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeploy has been identified. For fixed‑term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed‑term contracts will be offered to external (non‑NHS) applicants. The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.