Domestic Assistant

Job details

• Job reference: 257411
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 03/09/2026
• Job Type: Support Services
• Location: Ayrshire Central Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 14.8
• Job posted date: 20/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Department: I&SS – Domestic Services

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent.

Hours:

14.8 hours per week:

Worked Monday – Thursday 8am – 11am & Friday 8am – 10.48am

This post is offered on a permanent basis

What you will do:

Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties which are carried out to a high standard

Full training will be provided.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting, would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on both your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

Applicants should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment. Priorities can change due to staffing and activity in the North Sector premises, and a degree of flexibility is required.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Lynn at Keera.lynn@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.