Domestic Support Worker

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Workplace pension

Holiday entitlement

Enhanced weekend rates

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a motivated Domestic Assistant to join the Domestic Services Department for weekend work. This fixed-term role supports safe, clean environments across clinics, treatment rooms and public areas in Shetland Health Service.

You will be part of a team, with training provided, and a focus on flexible hours and reliable service delivery. Weekend rates apply with enhanced pay and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Driving licence desirable.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning clinics, treatment rooms, reception areas
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Cleaning toilets
• Cleaning public areas
• Emptying waste bins
• General cleaning duties

Skills

Team working

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Good level of basic education

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Saturday & Sunday 5:30pm 6:30pm

Exact times can be flexible by agreement

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 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 areas clean for patients 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.

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Fixed term until 31/03/2027

2 Hours per week

Saturday & Sunday 5:30pm 6:30pm

Exact times can be flexible by agreement

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 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 areas clean for patients 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.

This contract is fixed-term until 31 of March 2027. The reason for the fixed-term contract is funding.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join the team of domestics within NHS Shetland’s Domestic Services Department working.

Duties Include

• Cleaning clinics, treatment rooms, reception areas
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Cleaning toilets
• Cleaning public areas
• Emptying waste bins
• General cleaning duties

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

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

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood on 01595 743000 extension 3040.

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview date: TBA

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

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