Domestic Support Worker – Maternity (NHS Shetland)
Band 2 – Salary Range £25,694 to £27,900 pro‑rata per annum (plus weekend enhancements). Distant Island Allowance £2,482 pro‑rata per annum.
Working Hours – 13 hrs 42 mins per week. Schedule: Saturday 09:00‑14:00, 17:30‑18:30 and Sunday 09:00‑13:49, 17:30‑18:30 (weekend). Enhanced rates paid for unsocial and overnight hours.
Responsibilities
* Hoovering, mopping and general floor cleaning.
* Cleaning toilets and public areas.
* Emptying waste bins.
* General cleaning duties.
* Distribute beverages to patients, change water jugs, collect and wash patient dishes, wipe down patient bed area.
* Evening duties similar to morning: distribute beverages, change water jugs, collect and wash dishes, wipe down bed area.
Qualifications
* Good basic education.
* Good communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence desirable.
* Positive attitude, flexibility, commitment.
* Previous cleaning experience desirable; full training provided.
* Must be able to follow instructions during induction and on‑the‑job training.
Benefits
* Uniform and PPE supplied.
* Access to workplace pension scheme.
* Excellent holiday entitlement.
* Opportunities to develop skills in other areas of facilities team (laundry, catering).
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Contact
For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood, 01595 743000, extension 3040.
Opening date 26 Oct 2025. Interview date 03 Nov 2025.
Preferred candidates must join PVG Scheme before offer.
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