# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/07e4bbea-d909-4ddc-a350-0812813fd194 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/07e4bbea-d909-4ddc-a350-0812813fd194.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Salford - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 21 hours per week (**See advert for various hours available**) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T07:01:50.891Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Oldham/Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestic_Services/Domestic_Services-v8034985 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034985?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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** ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths - Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy **Desirable** - NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively - A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting **Desirable** - Experience working in a health care setting. - Experience in cleaning protocols - Knowledge of infection control - Knowledge of COSHH - Previous Domestic Experience ## Documents - [fr form (docx, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322840) - [job description (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322839) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 840.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3016) - [sponsorship & evisa information (pdf, 141.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2708) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.