Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Domestic Assistant for the Motherwell Health Centre. This role involves providing essential domestic services while ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of cleaning procedures and effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on patient-centered care.

Benefits

Annual leave

NHS pension

Sick leave

Occupational health

Counseling

Work-life policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Basic IT skills

Education

Recognized SVQ or equivalent

Job description

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The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our team at Motherwell Health Centre.

The post holder will provide domestic services to patients, staff, and visitors of NHS Lanarkshire premises, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that meets NHS Lanarkshire and Hospital Acquired Infections standards.

To support new staff in the working environment.

NHS Lanarkshire

Interested in working with NHS Lanarkshire? This could be your chance to join Team Lanarkshire!

We focus on patient-centered care, with each staff member playing a vital role in delivering healthcare services across a population of 655,000 in both rural and urban communities.

Our services include hospital-based acute care, primary healthcare, and social care services.

What you'll need to bring

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and induction (generally 4-6 weeks).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments.
• Mandatory NHS Lanarkshire training and HCSW standards.
• Completion of NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and in a busy environment.
• Basic IT skills.

Note: A full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required where applicable.

Preferred qualifications include recognized SVQ or equivalent, experience in cleaning, and ability to operate electrical cleaning equipment.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time (15.8 hours).

Location: PSSD Hotel Services, Motherwell Health Centre.

Working pattern: 16.45-20.00 Monday-Thursday & 16.30-19.17 Friday.

For more information, contact Lorraine Allan at [e-mail] or Carla Vargas at [e-mail].

Benefits include annual leave, NHS pension, sick leave, occupational health, counseling, and work-life policies.

Application tips and additional info are provided in the original description.

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to application questions; AI-generated responses are discouraged.

Legal note: The organization checks UK work entitlement; sponsorship is not available for some posts.