Domestic Assistant

Job Summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 32.81 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shifts are 7am - 3pm. To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises. To provide a quality catering service in house.

Main Duties of the Job

• Vacuum/sweep, mop floors
• Floor buffing
• Shampoo carpets with extraction machines
• Low/high damp dusting
• Clean inside windows, frames and sills
• Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning
• Assist in induction of new staff
• Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment
• Attend all Mandatory training sessions
• Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values: Kindness, Respect, Ambition, Collaboration.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 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.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year (Per annum pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 262-A-26-7955631
• Job locations: West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Rd, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility. Relocation assistance may be available. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can offer benefits including 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years, flexible working, NHS Discounts, Salary Sacrifice schemes, NHS Pension scheme, and Vivup counselling service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent; BICSc certification or equivalent.
Desirable: NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures; Basic Literacy and Numeracy.
Desirable: Work in a hospital environment; Work in a domestic role.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential: Good communication skills; Able to work alone and in a team; Ability to use own initiative; Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures; Equality issues; Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties; Flexible approach to work.

Personal Circumstances

Essential: Enthusiasm; Willing to learn; Smart, clean appearance; High personal standards; Be able to work shifts.

Other

Essential: Flexibility in shift patterns; Support equality and value diversity.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Rd, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Domestic Services Manager Andrew Barnes at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].