Domestic Support Worker (external link)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE supplied

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a part-time Domestic Support Worker to join the Domestic Services Department. You will work Monday to Friday, 4:30pm–6:30pm, supporting hospital operations and patient comfort. Training is provided, with enhanced rates for weekends and unsocial hours.

A uniform, PPE and pension scheme are offered alongside holiday entitlement. Applicants should have basic education, good communication skills and a driving licence would be desirable.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team-working

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Good level of basic education

Job description

Domestic Support Worker (Ref: 263050)

Substantive Post

Part Time 10 hours per week - Mon-Fri 4.30pm-6.30pm

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

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

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.

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

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

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/

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

Closing date: 08/11/26

Interview date: TBA

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

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.