Location
Salary
£25,272 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Domestic assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
12 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
07 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    GCSEs in English and Maths(Minimum A-C) or equivalent

  • Personal Attributes

    Must be polite, pleasant, tactful and confidential

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Previous hospital domestic experience

  • Qualifications

    NVQ level 1 or 2 in Cleaning sciences or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    Basic Food Hygiene

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time

We're looking for a Domestic Assistant to help keep our spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming, ensuring that everyone enjoys a safe environment. You'll use modern cleaning methods and equipment to maintain high cleanliness standards in multiple areas, including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.

You will help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work well within a team and pay close attention to detail.

About You

Essential qualifications are GCSE level education or functional skills.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader Hotel Services for CAMHS , some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide a high standard of cleanliness across patient and non-patient areas using modern cleaning methods and equipment
  • Clean and maintain patient bedrooms, en-suites, therapy and clinic rooms, offices, corridors and toilet facilities
  • Carry out a range of housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Complete required documentation and report equipment faults promptly and accurately
  • Participate in mandatory training and ongoing development to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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.

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This advert is for Domestic Assistant with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Domestic assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.

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