Domestic Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sherborne is looking for a Cleaner to support their services at Yeatman Hospital. The role involves ensuring cleanliness in a clinical ward environment, performing various cleaning tasks, and working part-time hours. Applicants must have good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for extra hours to cover staff shortages.

Benefits

Good pay rates with weekend enhancements

On-site training provided

PPE provision included

Qualifications

• Employment requires a Standard DBS check, which the Trust covers.
• Applicants must not need Skilled worker sponsorship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Perform general cleaning tasks including vacuuming and mopping.
• Assist in covering shifts as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to support our services at Yeatman Hospital. This post is 12 hours per week.

Week 1 = Mon, Wed, Sat (4.00pm to 8.00pm).
Week 2 = Sun, Mon, Wed (4.00pm to 8.00pm).

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in a clinical ward based environment and non-clinical areas throughout the main hospital.
• Ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.
• Vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning/damp dusting, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, emptying bins, and use of mechanical floor cleaning machines.
• Be part of a team with a flexible approach, good communication skills, and the ability to use your own initiative.
• Opportunity to work extra hours as able to cover sickness and staff holidays.
• On-site training provided and PPE provision is included.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, with the ability to use your own initiative.

Contract and Transfer

This post is part of the Facilities and Estates which Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary within the next 6–12 months. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, both to transferring staff and to new employees recruited after the transfer date in 2026.

Additional Information

• Good pay rates with weekend enhancements.
• To support the Facilities Manager and ensure standard of cleanliness within the Trust is implemented and maintained.
• Part of Dorset HealthCare’s employability initiatives in partnership with The Prince’s Trust offering support for individuals 16–30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support (contact [e-mail]).
• Closing date: Thursday 16 Oct 2025.