Domestic Assistant

NHS Property Services Ltd; Southwold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave and holidays

Training and progression

Pension up to 6%

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Job summary

NHS Property Services Ltd seeks a reliable Domestic Assistant to maintain clean, safe and welcoming healthcare environments at Sole Bay Health Centre, Southwold. The role covers cleaning across NHS premises with a pro-rata salary of £12.92 per hour and 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday evenings.

You will travel between locations, follow safety guidelines and contribute to infection prevention while supporting colleagues and the healthcare team in delivering a high standard of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Standard DBS check will be conducted

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across NHS Property Services premises to a high standard
• Travel between allocated locations
• Support cleaning cover across sites as required by the service
• Follow health & safety and COSHH guidelines
• Work collaboratively with team members, site colleagues and Soft FM management
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention
• Complete routine tasks and follow workplace procedures effectively
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed accurately and consistently across all allocated locations

Job description

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for a reliable Domestic Assistant to join our team, helping to maintain clean, safe and welcoming healthcare environments based at Sole Bay Health Centre, Southwold.

• £12.92 per hour, £25,272.00 per annum, pro-rata
• 12.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 17:30 until 20:00
• Standard DBS check will be conducted

Key Responsibilities

This role will deliver a full cleaning service across NHS Property Services premises, in line with the Domestic Services Operative Manual, policies, procedures, and cleaning schedules.

• Carry out cleaning duties across multiple sites to a high standard
• Travel between allocated locations
• Support cleaning cover across sites as required by the service
• Follow health & safety and COSHH guidelines
• Work collaboratively with team members, site colleagues and Soft FM management
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention
• Complete routine tasks and follow workplace procedures effectively
• Ensure cleaning schedules are completed accurately and consistently across all allocated locations

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we’re here to help.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

Check out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!