# Domestic Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/ce01115b-1842-45f5-a27b-e13c3c847fc3
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/ce01115b-1842-45f5-a27b-e13c3c847fc3.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Sheffield
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** 15 hours per week (Part time - 15 hours per week, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm working Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-05T09:42:42.960Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestic_Assistant/Domestic_Assistant-v8061571
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8061571?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Part Time |  Monday to Friday - (5pm – 8pm)

We're looking for Domestic Assistants to help keep our hospital spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming. You'll help ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors by using modern cleaning methods and equipment across different areas including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.

About You: You're someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. You'll have experience working in a domestic role or a public-facing environment, and you'll be detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a supportive team. You bring a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards.

Apply today!

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

#LI-Onsite

## Job Details

Part Time | Monday to Friday - (5pm – 8pm)

We're looking for Domestic Assistants to help keep our hospital spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming. You'll help ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors by using modern cleaning methods and equipment across different areas including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.

About You: You're someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. You'll have experience working in a domestic role or a public-facing environment, and you'll be detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a supportive team. You bring a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards.

Apply today!

## Job Description

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).

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

#LI-Onsite

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience working in a domestic role
- Experience working in a public facing environment

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience

**Desirable**

- Basic Food Hygiene
- NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy

## Documents

- [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909)
- [domestic assistant (pdf, 214.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351886)
- [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368)

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