Support Team Assistant - Domestic | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chester is seeking enthusiastic Domestic Assistants to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning areas, washing dishes, and maintaining equipment. Previous domestic experience is beneficial, but training will be provided. This part-time role requires working Saturdays and Sundays, totaling 6 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a domestic environment is advantageous, training will be provided.
• Must be flexible and able to cover for team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning all areas following cleanliness standards.
• Accountable for collecting rubbish and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
• Washing up mealtime dishes for patients.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Domestic Assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for both service users and staff. We are looking for enthusiastic Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities Team in Chester.

Working hours and schedule

This vacancy is part time 6 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 10:15 to 13:15.

Unit and patient context

The post holder will work on a Mother and Baby Unit, a specialist provision for women with mental health ill health during pregnancy and/or in the year after their baby is born. Patients in the postnatal period will have their babies with them during their time as an inpatient on the Mother and Baby Unit. The Mother and Baby Unit is an 8 bedded unit with 6 beds commissioned by NHS England for the women of Cheshire and Merseyside and 2 beds commissioned by NHS Wales for the women of North Wales.

Main responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleaning all areas in accordance with the NPSA national standards of cleanliness, following the approved CWP cleaning schedule and to adjust work routine if required for the needs of the ward / department.
• To be accountable for cleaning all areas in accordance with C.O.S.H.H. regulations.
• To be accountable for collecting daily rubbish and taking it to designated area.
• To undertake the washing up of mealtime dishes for patients.
• To be responsible for keeping all equipment used in connection with duties in a clean and tidy condition.
• To be responsible for bringing to the attention of the domestic supervisor, all faults on equipment.
• To provide details of any untoward incident to administrative / senior nursing staff.

Key qualifications

• Previous experience in a domestic environment would be advantageous, if not training will be provided.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team and cover for annual leave and sickness.

Equal opportunity statement

This position is open to all qualified applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Closing date

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.