Domestic Assistant - Facilities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Working as a Domestic Assistant at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. At the Vale Health and Care Centre, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas. You’ll be part of a supportive team of Domestic Assistants, working to nationally recognised cleaning standards and contributing directly to patient care by helping prevent infection and ensuring high-quality facilities. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is committed to providing excellent training, ongoing support, and a positive working environment where professionalism, teamwork and personal development are valued. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a service that truly matters to the community, this is a rewarding role where your contribution is essential.

No Band 2 roles are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa or Health and Care Worker visa. routes. For Band 3 roles, only posts of 32 hours per week or more may meet eligibility. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for roles that do not meet these criteria, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Two part-time positions available for 12.3 hours and 11.8 hours per week
• 12.3 hour position, shift pattern - Monday and Thursday - 18:00 to 20:30. Friday - 18:00 to 20:20
• 11.8 hour position, shift pattern - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 17:00 to 19:30. Wednesday - 17:00 to 19:18. Friday – 17:00 to 19.00
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
• There is a requirement for you to have a flexible approach to your daily routine

Key responsibilities:

• As a Domestic Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in keeping the Vale Health and Care Centre clean, safe and welcoming for everyone who uses it
• Your responsibilities will include delivering a high‑quality domestic service across a variety of clinical and non‑clinical areas, working to set cleaning schedules while maintaining a flexible approach to daily tasks
• You’ll use cleaning agents and equipment safely and efficiently, follow infection control guidelines including colour‑coding systems, manage waste disposal appropriately, and respond quickly to any areas requiring attention after audits
• The role also involves maintaining high personal hygiene and professionalism, wearing appropriate protective clothing, reporting faulty equipment, and contributing positively as part of a wider Facilities team
• Every task you carry out helps support patient care and ensures the centre operates to the highest standards
• Duties include cleaning all areas of our hospital, clinical and non-clinical locations - activities will include wet mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins, replenishing supplies, cleaning fixtures, and furniture and toilet/bathroom areas
• There will be the use of economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following the manufacturer's recommended instructions

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• We welcome applicants with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!
• No formal qualifications are required for this role, as full induction training will be provided when you join NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• You’ll receive comprehensive guidance on all aspects of domestic services, including safe use of cleaning equipment, infection control practices, Health & Safety standards, manual handling, COSHH and working to national cleaning specifications
• We’ll support you to build confidence in customer care and communication skills, and you’ll be encouraged to be flexible, adaptable and take pride in delivering a high‑quality service
• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop practical skills, gain experience within the NHS, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Integrated Services Manager, Karen Tweedie, [email protected], 01389 817229

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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