Domestic Assistant

NHS Orkney; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at The Balfour, where your role will be vital in maintaining a clean and safe environment. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about cleanliness and health. While prior experience in healthcare and knowledge of COSHH and Infection Control are beneficial, comprehensive training will be provided. Your excellent communication skills and commitment to confidentiality will be essential in this role. Make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of the community with NHS Orkney.

Qualifications

• Prior cleaning experience is essential for this role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility meets the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the team.

Skills

Cleaning Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safe and spotless spaces? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team at The Balfour, helping to maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with the NHS National Cleaning Specification.

As a key member of our Domestic Services team at The Balfour, you will play a vital role in ensuring our facility meets the highest standards of cleanliness.

We’re looking for candidates with prior cleaning experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality are essential for this role.

While experience in a healthcare setting, as well as COSHH and Infection Control training are advantageous, they are not mandatory – comprehensive training will be provided.

Join us in making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community!

If you would like further information about these posts please contact Michelle Grieve, Domestic and Laundry Team Lead, Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, Tel [phone] or [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland record check.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for aSkilled Worker visaor aHeath and Care Worker visa.NHS Orkney (NHSO) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th of June 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.