Domestic Assistant

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Domestic Assistant in Huddersfield to ensure a high standard of cleanliness in wards and other areas. The role includes general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services and have good communication skills. Flexible shift patterns are available, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to patient care while developing their skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NEST pension scheme with employer contribution

Staff discounts at various retailers

Access to on-site restaurants and nursery provision

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles preferred, although training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of the Health Service and awareness of cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Trust protocols.
• Perform general cleaning tasks, including mopping and vacuuming.
• Assist with kitchen duties where applicable, such as beverage preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to deal with unpleasant spillages

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

BICSc

Job description

To contribute to patient care by ensuring cleaning services are delivered in a professional, helpful and friendly manner by providing a high standard of cleanliness to Wards, Department, Residences and Offices in the Trust and associated buildings.

Personal Development

• Excellent opportunities to progress and develop new skills
• Wide range of apprenticeships for new and existing staff
• Library and Learning Centres on each hospital site

Now you know a little about what we offer colleagues we would love to receive an application from you.

Main duties of the job

Some vacancies have arisen for Domestic Assistants based at our new Community Diagnostic Centre Hub, within the Emily Siddon building, Southgate Huddersfield adjacent to the Daphne Steele Building, due to open early 2026.

Responsible to the Community Supervisor, The role involves maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with the Trust's cleaning protocals.

The successful candidates would preferably have cleaning experience and experience using floor machinery, although full training will be provided.

The hours and shift patterns are:

• Monday to Friday 6.00am-10.00am (20 hours per week)
• Saturday and Sunday 6.00am-10.00am (8 hours per week)

Please indicate on your application form which shift pattern you are applying for.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) provides estates, facilities and procurement services to our partner organisation Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and other customers. We employ around 450 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, retail and administrative staff to engineers and procurement specialists.

In addition to a competitive salary and NEST pension employer/employee match scheme (up to 6% CHS contribution) we also offer a range of benefits as follows:

• Extensive range of discounts on-line and in store at all your favourite retail outlets
• Blue Light discount card for further savings
• On site restaurant (staff discount), Caf and coffee bar serving Costa coffee and Retail shop
• On site Nursery provision and generous Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Workforce benefit team to support with a range of childcare provision/out of school clubs
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes (subject to certain criteria)
• Special leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities

24/7 Care First Employee Assistance scheme that provides:

• Confidential counselling and support
• Financial and legal help and advice
• Chaplaincy Services, Chapel and Prayer rooms
• Dedicated wellbeing hour each week

Job responsibilities

General Day to Day Cleaning

• Sweeping, Mopping, Scrubbing / Polishing Floors.
• Vacuum Cleaning of Carpets
• Damp Dusting / Polishing Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings etc.
• Cleaning of Sanitary Areas.
• Disposal of Refuse.
• Bed making in Residence's and On Call Doctors rooms, where applicable.
• Sort Linen / Maintain Linen Levels where applicable.

Periodic / Specialists Cleaning

• Shampooing Carpets / Furniture.
• Changing of Cubicle / Window Curtains where applicable.
• Special / Intensive Cleaning at Supervisors request.
• Thorough Clean of Bed, Locker, Bed table etc. following patient discharge where applicable.
• Special Cleaning of Infectious / Infected areas (HPV)
• Window Cleaning where applicable.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and correctly stored.

Kitchen Duties / Patient Services - Where applicable

• Collect in, wash and re-distribute water jugs / tumblers.
• Beverage preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.

Other Duties - Where applicable

• Attend all mandatory training, and role specific training as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• BICSc

knowledge & Skills

• Understand the need for attention to detail
• Basic understanding of the Health Service and an awareness of National Standards of Cleanliness.

Experience

• The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public
• Ability to deal with unpleasant spillages
• Unsupervised working
• Understand the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and have an awareness of the demands placed on Cleaning Services staff

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.

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Community Diagnostic Centre Hub

Huddersfield Community Diagnostic Centre Hub