Domestic Support Worker - 10 hours

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Domestic Support Worker for 10 hours per week, focusing on maintaining cleanliness and supporting patients. This role requires good communication skills and a positive attitude. Full training is provided, and the position offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Uniform and PPE supplied

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Distribute beverages to patients.
• Change water jugs and collect patient dishes.
• Wipe down patient bed areas.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Basic education

Job description

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Position details:

• 10 hours per week - Mon-Fri 6pm - 8pm
• Band 2 - Salary Range £24,647 to £26,763 pro-rata per annum (pro rata)
• Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 pro-rata per annum (pro rata)

We believe in team-working, developing your skills, and keeping you safe and well at work. Our aim is to keep hospital sites clean for service users and colleagues to ensure safe, effective, quality care. We support each other to achieve this and to provide the best experience for service users.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join NHS Shetland’s Domestic Services Department, working Monday to Friday.

Duties Include:

• Distribute beverages to patients
• Change water jugs
• Collect and wash patient dishes
• Wipe down patient bed areas

You need to be flexible, committed, and have a positive attitude. Enhanced rates are paid for weekend, unsocial hours, and overnight work. Uniform and PPE are supplied. We offer a workplace pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement. Full training will be provided; previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Applicants should have a good level of basic education, good communication skills, and a full UK driving licence is desirable. You must follow instructions and participate in training and induction. This role is vital for the safe running of the health service in Shetland and offers opportunities to develop skills in other areas such as laundry or catering.

This post is not eligible for sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK before applying. For more info, check the UK government guidance.

Compliance with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers is required within 3 months of starting. For an informal discussion, contact Marie Wood at 01595 743000 ext. 3040.

Closing date: 18/05/2025. Interview date: TBA. No relocation or interview expenses are provided.

If you encounter technical issues or need assistance with your application, email support with the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland.”

Candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before a formal offer. We welcome applications from all community sections to promote equal opportunities.