Domestic Support Worker

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland seeks a Domestic Support Worker for Unst Health Centre. The role involves cleaning and general support duties, offering 7 hours per week. Candidates should be flexible and committed, with a desire to be part of a valued team. Training will be provided, and a full UK driving licence is desirable. Competitive salary including allowances. Closing date for applications is 12.10.25.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE supplied

Access to workplace pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience desirable, although full training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence would be desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Education

Good level of basic education

Job description

Overview

Domestic Support Worker – Unst Health Centre (Ref: 225400)

Substantive Post

7 hours per week (Mon-Fri evenings)

Band 2 - Salary Range £25,694 to £27,900 pro-rata per annum; Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 pro-rata per annum

Responsibilities

• Cleaning clinics, treatment rooms, reception areas


• Hoovering and mopping floors


• Cleaning toilets


• Cleaning public areas


• Emptying waste bins


• General cleaning duties

Qualifications and requirements

• 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 http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

How to apply / Further information

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

Closing date: 12.10.25

Interview date: 20.10.25