Domestic Assistant -Band 2
Northern Health and Social Care TrustJob description
Staffline is Hiring on behalf of the WHSCT ....
Job Descripition
Job Title - Domestic Assistant
Band - 2
Location - Various Locations
Notes to applicants:
- You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
- Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made - if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
Job Summary
The Post holder will be required to provide high levels of environmental cleanliness throughout their designated area of responsibility / station. He / she will provide a range of cleaning duties including - floor maintenance, high & low level debris removal, cleaning of sanitary areas, damp dusting, removal of waste, replenishment of supplies etc
Key Duties
* Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within designated area of work
* Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean, in good state of repair and stored correctly whilst not in use
* Floor maintenance to include vacuuming, mopping and use of rotator machinery
* Decontaminating and cleaning of sanitary facilities
* Replenishment of consumables i.e. handtowels / soap / toilet paper etc
* Damp dusting of touch points, furniture, walls and fixtures and fittings
* Cleaning of internal glass partitions
* Locking / securing building and rooms when required
* Disposal of waste in accordance with NIAS policy and procedure
* To monitor / replenish supplies within designated area while ensuring stock rotation is in place
* Ensure equipment is in good state of repair and report any defects
Communication
Communicate effectively with all staff within the organisation and maintain productive working relationships
Engage with Supervisor, in scheduling decontamination cleans when required
To articulate concerns relating to Infection Prevention & Control to Supervisor, Manager or IPC lead
Maintain / contribute to accurate record keeping of cleaning schedules / instructions
To exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality within the workplace
Address actions within his / her remit following audit inspections as required
Health & Safety
Carry out duties and tasks in compliance with Health & Safety policy and statutory regulations
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided to ensure own safety and that of others
Only use chemicals that comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH)
Adhere to and promote good Manual Handling practices to ensure own safety and that of others
Ensure that equipment is used as per training and it in good state of repair / stored correctly
Report faults, defects, hazards and near misses as appropriate
Adhere to NIAS policies & procedures at all times whilst on duty
Ensure personal hygiene standards are maintained and work wear is clean, tidy and in good condition
Be available to commit to a "virtual rota" which includes working over a 24/7 period. This includes shift work, on-call and Public Holidays if / when required
Learning & Development
Participate in the Trust annual appraisal programme and identify training / further development needs
To attend & participate in all legal, mandatory and developmental training
To act as role model for peers and provide support to colleagues in learning and development needs
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:-
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner
At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and Compassion
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety
Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention & Control
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them
Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health & Safety policy and statutory regulations
Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision
Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Employees which aims to guide staff, managers and employers in the work that they do and the decisions and choices they have to make. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code
Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency
Promote the Trust's policies on 'equality of opportunity', and the promotion of 'good relations' through his/her own actions
Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff
Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within designated area of work
To respond to the changing needs of the service as required.
employers in the work that they do and the decisions and choices they have to make. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code
Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency
Promote the Trust's policies on 'equality of opportunity', and the promotion of 'good relations' through his/her own actions
Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff
Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within designated area of work
To respond to the changing needs of the service as required.
Records Management
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998. Employees are required to adhere to the Trust's policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
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*Closing Date - close of business 28/04/2026*

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