Domestic Assistant

Job overview

Permanent | Various part time hours available

We're looking for Domestic Assistants 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.

Vacancies available

1 x 15 hours per week, spread over 5 days (Mon-Fri, 6am – 9am)

3 x 15 hours per week, spread over 5 days (Mon-Fri, 5pm - 8pm)

1 x 20 hours per week, spread over 5 days (Mon-Fri, 12.30pm - 4.30pm)

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Please make sure to indicate on your application the hours that you are applying for.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, and high-touch areas in patient rooms and communal spaces.
• Launder and replenish linens, including curtains, bed linen, and patient clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness of toilets, sinks, baths, and other high surfaces, plus carpets and internal glass.
• Manage waste disposal, replenish consumables, and monitor stock levels.
• Help with food service and ensure storage and care of cleaning equipment.
• Report faults, follow safety guidelines, and participate in required training (e.g., fire safety, manual handling).

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 that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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