Domestic Assistant - Cleaner (Nights)

Job summary

**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship**

Domestic Assistant - Cleaner (Nights)

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £25,272 per annum

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Hotel Services team to help deliver a professional cleaning service to all areas of the Hospital.
• These challenging and exciting roles will require the successful candidates to be professional, conscientious, committed, demonstrate effective communication skills with all users of the service and have a 'can do' attitude.
• Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial however, full training will be provided.
• The successful candidates will need to show the ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised when required with an eye for detail and have the drive to ensure the cleaning service is delivered to a high standard in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Effective open communication

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job responsibilities

• To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and or Microfibre cleaning system or equivalent system.
• To practice safe handling of chemicals, always following manufacturers instructions and ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
• To be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling.
• Responsible for the ordering and stock of domestic consumables and supplies for cleaning cupboards.
• Responsible for checking and cleaning the Microfibre cleaning equipment or equivalent system on a daily basis and reporting defects with equipment to the Domestic Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training e.g. fire, manual handling and COSHH and other courses which may be required. Follows Trust policies in line with their role.
• Responsible for ensuring documentation is filled out correctly e.g. flushing records, cleaning sign off records.
• To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) exposure to bodily fluids and frequent unpleasant working conditions e.g. cleaning toilets, odours and smells.
• Follows cleaning schedules set out by the Hotel Services Department in line with the national cleaning.
• Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Concentration when using all types of cleaning equipment is required, occasional/frequent.
• To communicate with other staff/visitors/patients as required. To be friendly, courteous and helpful.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstration of previous work experience paid or voluntary
• Dealing with people
• Customer Service and Customer focused awareness
• To have an understanding of the role
• To have an awareness- understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Basic computer skills e.g. able to use email
• Awareness of COSHH
• Previous experience of working in a hospital/care environment
• Previous experience in the cleaning industry

Qualification and Professional

Essential

• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• GCSE English and Maths A-D grades or equivalent qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post to include: Manual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive
• Use a variety of equipment
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Willingness to learn new skills and apply in workplace
• Accuracy and attention to detail