Job overview
As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.
In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.
Domestic Assistant's are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.
You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay.
The working hours are:
Post 1: Monday Tuesday + Friday: 08:00 - 15:45 = 21hrs
Post 2: Saturday + Sunday 08:30 - 16:45 = 15 hours
Post 3: Monday - Friday 17:00 - 20:00 = 15hrs
Post 4: Monday - Friday : 16:00 - 20:00 = 20hrs
**Please state which post you are applying for on your application form**
Main duties of the job
As a Domestic Assistant you`re likely to perform a range of duties that include:
- Cleaning patients or service user’s room/ward
- Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas
- Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors
- Clean utility room
- Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas.
- Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner.
- Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively
- Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training.
Professional Duties
You will be responsible for the following within this position:
- Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
- Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
- Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach.
- Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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This advert is for Domestic Assistant with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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