City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Domestic Assistant
The closing date is 03 November 2025
CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Domestic Assistant.
The role of a Domestic Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and have excellent communication skills.
If you are ambitious, caring, a team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!
As a Domestic Assistant you would be responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.
CHoICE Facilities Services work together;
* To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.
* To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
* To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.
CHoICE Facilities Services provide a wide range of services including Domestic Services based over South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites.
To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Domestic Assistant.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out all cleaning assigned, making full use of guidance & training given, using checklists provided.
* Provide a beverage service to patients & visitors as required.
* Ensure all necessary equipment/machinery is fit for purpose before use and ensure it is cleaned and correctly stored after use.
* Use all materials and consumables in accordance with laid down practices.
* Collection, segregation & disposal of waste materials, replacement of liners, in accordance with policies.
* Packing, sorting, delivering & collection of linen.
* Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
* Ensure that all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.
* Refilling of all dispensers including soap, handtowels, toilet rolls.
* Provide emergency & ad hoc cleaning as required.
* Cleaning in close proximity to patients including beds, windows, curtain rails, window ledges, tables & lockers.
* Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others.
* Use the appropriate work equipment and PPE provided, reporting any maintenance, safety deficiencies and incidents to a member of the supervisory team.
* Maintaining cleanliness of entrances, work areas and grounds as necessary.
Working hours:
* Mon - Fri, 4pm - 8pm
* Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 4pm
Please Note: This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to the volume of applications received.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further duties of the role.
Responsible for maintaining an acceptable standard of cleanliness in the allocated areas using the correct cleaning methods, frequencies, materials and equipment, cleaning to the National Standards of Healthcare cleanliness 2021. Cleaning is carried out in wards and departments throughout the organisation.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
* Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
* Able to undertake varied manual handling tasks including; use of machinery, movement of beds and other equipment.
* Ability to work in busy environment.
Experience
* Good understanding of cleaning services.
* Cleaning experience.
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to accept and prioritise instructions.
* Previous experience working with cleaning machinery.
Qualifications
* Basic Numeracy and Literacy education.
* Cleaning experience.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
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.
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
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