Domestic Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Workplace pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a dedicated Night Shift Domestic Support Worker to join our team in Shetland. This substantive post is 14 hours per week, weekend night shifts (Sat-Sun 20:30–04:00), responsible for deep cleaning of bed spaces and clinical areas to keep wards safe and hygienic for patient admissions.

Band 2 salary range £26,696–£28,988 pro-rata per annum, plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 pro-rata per annum. Enhanced rates apply for weekend and unsocial hours.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment with infection control procedures.
• Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Basic education background suitable for Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning of bed spaces following patient discharge.
• Carry out general cleaning duties in wards and A&E during night shift.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to complete tasks promptly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK driving licence desirable

Job description

Domestic Support Worker (Ref: 255957)

Substantive - 14 hours per week

Weekend Nightshift post

Sat-Sun 20:30pm- 04:00am

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 to £28,988 pro-rata per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 pro-rata per annum

We are looking for a dedicated Night Shift Domestic Assistant to join our team, supporting wards and A&E by carrying out essential deep cleans of bed spaces and general area cleaning to ensure a safe, hygienic environment for patient admissions throughout the night. Domestic Services play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control within the hospital, directly contributing to patient safety and quality care. If you take pride in delivering excellent service and understand the importance of a clean environment in healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning of bed spaces following patient discharge to prepare for new admissions.
• Carry out general cleaning duties in wards, A&E, and other clinical areas during the night shift.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure cleaning tasks are completed promptly and efficiently.

You will need to be flexible, committed and have a positive attitude to your work.

We believe in team-working, developing your skills and keeping you safe and well at work; by doing this we aim to fulfil our purpose of keeping the hospital sites clean for service users and colleagues to receive and provide safe, effective, quality care. We believe in supporting each other to achieve this and to help give service users as comfortable an experience as we can.

Enhanced rates are paid for weekend work, unsocial hours work, and overnight hours. Uniform and PPE supplied, access to workplace pension scheme, along with excellent holiday entitlement. Previous experience desirable although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Applicants should have a good level of basic education, good communication skills and a full UK driving licence would be desirable. You will need to be able to follow instructions so you can take part in the initial training and induction, which takes place when you start. From there, your manager and colleagues will give you the support you need while you complete your on the job training. The work you do in the Domestic team will be essential to the safe running of the Health Service in Shetland; you will be a valued member of the team and may have the opportunity to develop skills in other areas of the facilities team if you wish, such as laundry or catering.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

Closing date: 30th August 2026

Interview date: W/C 7th September 2026

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.