Domestic Assistant

Job summary

We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities team at Pinderfields Hospital. As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, these roles are crucial in creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

We have multiple part-time positions available, with shifts across weekdays and weekends. If you are passionate about cleanliness, infection prevention, and making a difference in the healthcare setting, wed love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time shifts (Monday to Friday and weekends)
• Uniforms, full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for development and internal progression
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to NHS staff benefits including pension scheme, discounts, and more

Main duties of the job

Not limited to and dependent on working location:-

• Mopping, scrubbing, buffing of floors, shampooing of carpets, vacuuming
• Damp dusting fixtures and fittings
• Cleaning of sanitary areas (toilets and bathrooms)
• Cleaning of ward kitchens and kitchen equipment
• Assist with the service of meals to patients, i.e., serving beverages and collecting in dirty crockery after meals
• Washing up of jugs
• Disposal and segregation of refuse Removal of dirty linen to disposal room
• Changing of beds and cubicle curtains in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures
• Bed making in residences
• Cleaning of rooms/bed areas following an outbreak of infection

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001453
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Aware of infection control and health & safety practices (training provided)
• Friendly and professional in approach
• Good standard of education in English and Maths
• Experience communicating effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work well as part of a team across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Good awareness of high cleaning standards and hygiene practices
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures

Previous experience in a domestic, cleaning, or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.