Domestic Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service in the UK is seeking a dedicated Domestic Support Worker to work part-time weekend night shifts in Lerwick. Your main responsibilities will include performing deep cleans and general cleaning in wards and A&E to maintain a safe environment for patient admissions. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and a positive attitude, with training provided. Enhanced pay rates apply for unsocial hours, and you will be provided with uniform and PPE.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE supplied

Access to workplace pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic support is desirable but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and undertake training.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning of bed spaces following patient discharge.
• Carry out general cleaning duties in wards and clinical areas.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Good level of basic education

Job description

Domestic Support Worker (Ref: 231174)

Substantive Post

Part Time - 14 hours Weekend Nightshift

Sat-Sun 9.00pm - 4.00am

Band 2 - Salary Range £25,694 to £27,900 per annum (Pro Rata)

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (Pro Rata)

Enhanced rates are paid for weekend work, unsocial hours work, and overnight hours

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’d 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.

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.

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/.

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

Closing date: 04.01.2026

Interview date: week of 12.01.2026

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

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e‑mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

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.

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