Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rotherham is seeking part-time Domestic Assistants to maintain high cleaning standards in various wards and departments. Candidates should be motivated, trustworthy, and flexible, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Previous cleaning experience is valued but not essential, as full training will be provided. Join a committed team dedicated to exceptional healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a non-domestic environment preferred, but not essential.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ in Cleaning.
• Ability to adapt to changes within the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of cleaning in wards and department areas.
• Follow specific requests by ward/department managers.
• Communicate any issues related to the job role.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Education

Basic numeracy and ability to read and write English

Job description

Part time vacancies have arisen within the Facilities Team to join ourestablished team of Domestic Assistants. We are looking for motivated personswith a positive attitude.

The successful candidates must have previous cleaningexperience undertaking cleaning work in a non-domestic environment, but notessential.

The successful candidates will be flexible to cover thedemands of the domestic services and be able to adapt to changes within thedepartment and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and workindependently candidates must be willing to work towards NVQ in Cleaning betrustworthy, reliable and be able to prioritise workload.

Flexibility within this role is essential as it will involvecovering for other members of the team. All training will be given to meet therequirements of the post.

Interview date: 17th October 2025

Main duties of the job

• The Domestic Assistant will be based on wards and department areas within the NHS buildings which includes off site premises, ensuring the highest standard of cleaning is achieved through the Trust working in line with The National Standards of Cleaning.
• As part of the department team you will be required to follow specific requests by ward / department managers.
• A flexible approach to work is expected to suit the needs of the service.
• The Domestic Assistant will communicate with Supervisors and Management and bring to the attention any issues/ concerns that may relate to the job role.

Please ensure you evidence any relevant skills, knowledge and experience for the essential and desirable criteria when completing your application.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning.
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Experience

• Knowledge of working in a Hospital or Care Home setting

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and ability to read and write English

Planning and Organising

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and to be able to work on own and meet expectations

Physical / Practical

• Ability to perform Moving & Handling tasks - this will include working at heights and using operated floor machines.

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.