Domestic Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank hols

Smarter Working Policy

Professional Excellence Framework

SMART Pension (6% employer contrib)

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Job summary

NHS Property Services' Delivery Frontline team is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to keep a healthcare treatment centre hygienic and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff. The role involves routine cleaning to a high standard, supporting infection prevention and control, and working to Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.

It is a part-time post of 10 hours a week, working early on weekday mornings from 6.00am to 8.00am.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or healthcare settings preferred but not required.
• Standard DBS check required.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Support infection prevention and control measures.
• Follow health and safety and COSHH procedures.
• Complete routine cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment across the site.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent service.
• Follow NHS Property Services policies, procedures and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Reliable

Dependable

Safety-minded

Team player

Patient-focused

Job description

NHS Property Services' Delivery Frontline team is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to keep a healthcare treatment centre hygienic and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff. The work is routine cleaning to a high standard, supporting infection prevention and control, and working to Health & Safety and COSHH procedures. It is a part-time post of 10 hours a week, worked early on weekday mornings from 6.00am to 8.00am, and candidates must pass a standard DBS check.

What the job involves

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard
• Support infection prevention and control measures
• Follow Health & Safety and COSHH procedures
• Complete routine cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment across the site
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent service
• Follow NHS Property Services policies, procedures and cleaning schedules

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, domestic services, hospitality, facilities, care or healthcare settings, or customer-facing roles where high standards matter

Skills & knowledge

• Reliable and dependable
• Committed to delivering high standards
• Able to follow procedures and work safely
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to a positive experience for patients, visitors and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Standard DBS check

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, with the option to buy additional leave
• Smarter Working Policy allowing choice of where and how work is done
• Training and development through the Professional Excellence Framework
• SMART Pension with employer contribution of up to 6%
• Flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Colleague Assistance Programme offering support across all areas of life