Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend and Public Holiday enhancments

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a compassionate and reliable individual to provide domestic duties within the unit, helping to maintain a clean environment in line with infection prevention policies. This role supports residents and staff in the community healthcare setting.

The post is part-time, 16 hours per week, with shifts including weekends and some weekdays. Weekend and public holiday enhancements are provided, and prior care experience is welcomed along with a willingness to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a care setting.
• Willingness to undertake any relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic duties as required within the unit to maintain a clean environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Support colleagues and residents as required.

Skills

Care setting experience

Willingness to train

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people? Then this could be just the job you are looking for.

We are looking for people who share our values and those who share our commitment to providing high quality service. So, are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who is interested in supporting people in your community? If so this is an extremely rewarding role where you will be proud of the difference you make!

This post is responsible to carry out domestic duties as required within the unit (as directed by the senior staff), in order to maintain a clean environment in adherence with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Applicants should have experience of working with people in a care setting and show a willingness to undertake any relevant training.

This is a part-time permanent post of 16 hours per week. Shift pattern will consist of both weekends and weekdays. Weekend and Public Holiday enhancements are provided.

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.