Domestic Support Worker Higher Level | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Roa Island; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Roa Island seeks a Domestic Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards for patients and staff. You will organize cleaning tasks, ensure safety, and operate cleaning equipment as part of a dedicated team. Passion for service delivery and attention to detail are essential for this role. Join us in making the hospital a welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail in cleaning tasks.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to cleaning.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleanliness in clinical and public areas.
• Identify areas to be cleaned and organize cleaning programs.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and report any faults.

Job description

Would you like to be a part of a Team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors and staff.

Are you passionate about service delivery and keen to develop in a role with a support setting?

Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing that you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?

If you have answered yes to any of the above then we want to hear from you!

Here, employees and patients are at the heart of everything we do. We have exciting new opportunities to join our Facilities department at Furness General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

To be responsible for a high standard of cleanliness in Clinical areas, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring Patient, Staff and Visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.

Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by Clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and Safety Data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

All our hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Aug 2025