Domestic Assistant

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management provider is seeking a reliable Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness in healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will have cleaning experience and a commitment to high standards. This on-site role involves cleaning wards, assisting with patient services, and ensuring compliance with healthcare cleanliness standards. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent services in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to a fitness center

Childcare coordination services

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience required.
• Ability to work in a busy healthcare environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in allocated areas according to healthcare standards.
• Ensure safe use of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Assist with beverage services for patients.

Skills

Basic Numeracy

Basic Literacy

Cleaning Experience

Ability to accept and prioritize instructions

Experience with cleaning machinery

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Go back City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Domestic Assistant

The closing date is 01 December 2025

ChoiceFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant

The role of a Domestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communications skills.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

As a Domestic Assistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

ChoiceFacilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

ChoiceFacilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Domestic Assistant.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of guidance and training given, using checklists provided.

Provide a beverage service to patients and visitors as required.

Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for purpose before use and ensure is cleaned and correctly stored after use.

Use all materials and consumables in accordance with laid down practices.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.

Packing, sorting, delivering and collection of linen.

Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule.

Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.

Refilling of all dispensers including soap, hand towels, toilet rolls and all paper rolls.

Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.

Cleaning in close proximity to patients including beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables and lockers.

Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others.

Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided, reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the supervisory team.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary

Mon-Fri: 1600-0000 (37.5 hours)

Mon-Fri: 1600-2000 (20 hours)

Mon-Fri: 0600-0900 (15 hours)

Sat & Sun 07:30-19:30 (21 hours)

Assessments to be held on 15th December

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
• Cleaning experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Physical skills

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
• Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
• Ability to work in busy environment

Experience

• Good understanding of cleaning services
• Cleaning experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
• Previous experience working with cleaning machinery

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.

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)