Domestic Assistant - Cleaner (Nights)

Job overview

**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship**

Domestic Assistant - Cleaner (Nights)

• hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £25,272 per annum

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Hotel Services team to help deliver a professional cleaning service to all areas of the Hospital.
• These challenging and exciting roles will require the successful candidates to be professional, conscientious, committed, demonstrate effective communication skills with all users of the service and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial however, full training will be provided.
• The successful candidates will need to show the ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised when required with an eye for detail and have the drive to ensure the cleaning service is delivered to a high standard in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and or Microfibre cleaning system or equivalent system.
• To practice safe handling of chemicals, always following manufacturer’s instructions and ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
• To be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling.
• Responsible for the ordering and stock of domestic consumables and supplies for cleaning cupboards.
• Responsible for checking and cleaning the Microfibre cleaning equipment or equivalent system on a daily basis and reporting defects with equipment to the Domestic Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training e.g. fire, manual handling and COSHH and other courses which may be required. Follows Trust policies in line with their role.
• Responsible for ensuring documentation is filled out correctly e.g. flushing records, cleaning sign off records.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) exposure to bodily fluids and frequent unpleasant working conditions e.g. cleaning toilets, odours and smells.
• Follows cleaning schedules set out by the Hotel Services Department in line with the national cleaning.
• Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Concentration when using all types of cleaning equipment is required, occasional/frequent.
• To communicate with other staff/visitors/patients as required. To be friendly, courteous and helpful.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.