Domestic Assistant (12 month Fixed-Term Contract - Part Time)

2gether Support Solutions; Margate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave 26 days + bank

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on travel and holidays

Blue Light Card access

Employee benefits platform

Subsidised bus pass

Savings on health and beauty

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions Limited is recruiting a Domestic Assistant to support NHS facilities at QEQM Hospital. The role involves cleaning patient areas, adhering to infection control, and maintaining a hygienic hospital environment.

This part-time position offers shifts 5pm–11pm, 30 hours per week on a rota across 5 days out of 7. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months with DBS check support and training provided.

Qualifications

• Physically fit to perform cleaning tasks including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Strong standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Able to follow instructions and complete necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and common areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
• Dispose of waste safely and according to hospital guidelines.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory needs.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Flexibility

Literacy & numeracy

English proficiency

Job description

About Us

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

The Role

Domestic assistants are more than just a cleaner, they are the lifeblood of the NHS and an integral part of the team, keeping hospitals, health centres, offices and other areas clean and hygienic. No previous experience is required and training will be provided inline with the BICS accreditation. We will cover costs for a DBS check if required for the role. You will maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This is a parttime position working 30 hours per week. The shifts for this role will be 5pm-11pm working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. This position is a Fixed-Term contract for 12 months.

Based at QEQM Hospital, Main duties

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and common areas.
• Follow infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
• Dispose of waste safely and according to hospital guidelines.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory needs.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.

The Person

You will be physically fit, able to perform tasks requiring lifting, standing, and moving for extended periods. They should have high standards of cleanliness and hygiene with keen attention to detail. Strong teamwork skills, dependability with excellent punctuality, and flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, are essential. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are also required to follow instructions and complete necessary documentation. A proficient level of reading, verbal, and written English is required for this role to ensure effective communication and job performance.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: 26 Days + Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension
• Onsite Childcare Facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing, and travel extras.
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to our employee benefits platform
• Subsidised bus pass.
• Savings on health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion, and entertainment.
• Training and development opportunities, including functional skills training.

Bringing a valid form of photo identification is required for your interview. Unfortunately, we will be unable to proceed if you do not provide an acceptable form of ID

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.