Facilities Domestic Assistant - CDC Workington

North Cumbria Integrated Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Facilities Domestic Assistant to perform essential cleaning duties within the hospital premises. The role involves ensuring high-standard cleaning, complying with infection control procedures, and maintaining safeguarding protocols. With part-time contracts offering flexible hours, applicants can look forward to benefits such as a competitive NHS pension scheme and opportunities for personal development. Experience in cleaning roles is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic assistance roles is preferred.
• Ability to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Awareness of infection prevention protocols.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
• Perform first-wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning Skills

Knowledge of infection control

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Facilities Domestic Assistant – 15 hours per week

Rolling rota includes two weekends in three. Two 15‑hour contracts available. Working hours 06:00 – 09:00.

Our Key Principles

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the hospital premises, cleaning to a very high standard.
• Clean consulting and clinical areas as well as offices.
• Collect linen from stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Clean equipment after use.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake first‑wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
• Guard against potential risk associated with needle‑stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing as instructed.
• Attend appropriate training.

We are committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Equal Opportunities

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or the Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for this post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be deducted from salary in accordance with the Trust policy.

Benefits

• A lease car may be available for this position.
• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – free, confidential counselling and information service.

Benefits are subject to availability.

Important Information

Candidate shortlisted for interview will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within two weeks of the closing date.

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