Domestic Assistant

Job summary

Permanent | Part Time

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.

About You

Essential qualifications are GCSE level education or functional skills.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader Hotel Services for CAMHS , some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide a high standard of cleanliness across patient and non-patient areas using modern cleaning methods and equipment
• Clean and maintain patient bedrooms, en-suites, therapy and clinic rooms, offices, corridors and toilet facilities
• Carry out a range of housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Complete required documentation and report equipment faults promptly and accurately
• Participate in mandatory training and ongoing development to maintain high standards of service delivery.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job 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 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 [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs in English and Maths(Minimum A-C) or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 or 2 in Cleaning sciences or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene

Experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital domestic experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Must be polite, pleasant, tactful and confidential