Job summary
Permanent | 16hrs per week (over 4 days)
We're looking for a Domestic Assistant to help keep our spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming, ensuring that everyone enjoys a safe environment. You'll use modern cleaning methods and equipment to maintain high cleanliness standards in multiple areas, including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.
You will help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work well within a team, and pay close attention to detail.
The vacancy is 16 hours per week, spread over 4 days (4:00pm - 8:00pm), working 2 weekends out of 3.
Week 1: days off are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Week 2: days off are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Week 3: days off are Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday.You will also work on bank holidays.
Apply today to make a positive impact at Sheffield Children's!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, and high-touch areas in patient rooms and communal spaces.
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Launder and replenish linens, including curtains, bed linen, and patient clothing.
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Maintain cleanliness of toilets, sinks, baths, and other high surfaces, plus carpets and internal glass.
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Manage waste disposal, replenish consumables, and monitor stock levels.
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Help with food service and ensure storage and care of cleaning equipment.
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Report faults, follow safety guidelines, and participate in required training (e.g., fire safety, manual handling).
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene
- NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a domestic role
- Experience working in a public facing environment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene
- NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a domestic role
- Experience working in a public facing environment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
