Domestic Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension with 3% employer contrib.

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Bank work paid pro rata hourly

Job summary

University Hospital North Durham is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the Domestic Services team. The role involves cleaning busy hospital areas to National Standards and COSHH guidelines, including HPV cleaning when instructed. Shifts run 10am–8pm on a two-week rota within a 24/7 service, with bank work offered as needed.

Candidates should have reasonable secondary education and experience as a domestic or housekeeper. Training toward NVQ 2 and ongoing professional development are supported.

Qualifications

• Reasonable secondary education.
• Experience as a domestic or housekeeper preferred.
• Basic understanding of health and safety issues and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Clean hospital areas following domestic method statements and cleaning schedules to meet National Standards of Cleanliness and COSHH.
• Carry out HPV cleaning when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
• Complete rectification actions from cleaning audit action plans.
• Clean domestic equipment and storage areas thoroughly and hygienically.
• Prioritise and organise daily duties while working as part of a team.
• Order and replenish cleaning products.
• Check equipment before use, report faults and defects, and maintain records as required.
• Report estates issues that affect cleaning services.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and use PPE correctly.
• Maintain communication between staff, visitors and patient groups on departmental cleaning hygiene.
• Attend Trust training courses relevant to the post.
• Assist with beverage service and other domestic duties as required.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Confidential environment

Teamwork in busy environments

Education

Reasonable secondary education

Job description

Domestic Assistant in the Domestic Services team at the University Hospital of North Durham, employed by Synchronicity Care Limited for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The post covers cleaning of a busy acute hospital to set procedures, COSHH guidelines and National Standards of Cleanliness, including HPV cleaning when instructed. Shifts run 10am to 8pm on a two-week rota within a 24/7 service, with bank work offered as and when needed. Visa sponsorship cannot proceed until UKVI approval is complete.

What the job involves

• Clean hospital areas to domestic method statements and cleaning schedules, meeting National Standards of Cleanliness and COSHH guidelines
• Carry out specialist HPV cleaning when instructed by a supervisor or manager
• Complete rectification actions from cleaning audit action plans
• Clean domestic equipment and storage areas thoroughly and hygienically
• Prioritise and organise daily duties while working as part of a team
• Order and replenish cleaning products
• Check equipment before use, report faults and defects, and maintain records as required
• Report estates issues that affect cleaning services
• Comply with health and safety legislation and use PPE correctly
• Maintain communication between staff, visitors and patient groups on departmental cleaning hygiene
• Attend Trust training courses relevant to the post
• Assist with beverage service and other domestic duties as required

Qualifications

• Reasonable secondary education

Experience

• Previous experience as a domestic or housekeeper

Skills & knowledge

• Basic understanding of health and safety issues and COSHH
• Ability to work in a caring, confidential environment
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team in a busy environment

Other

• Caring, flexible and reliable
• Good levels of personal hygiene

Nice to have

• Experience as a domestic in a healthcare environment
• Experience working in a multi-professional team
• Previous experience in this type of work
• NVQ Level 2 in Support Services or Customer Care, or willingness to work towards it
• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness
• Ability to work unsupervised

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Pension through NEST, with a 3% employer contribution above the minimum rate
• Night shift working allowances where appropriate
• Bank holiday working allowances where appropriate
• Bank work offered as and when needed, paid pro rata hourly for hours worked
• Full training provided, with work towards NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services