Salary grade: £28,165 per annum
Department/ward: Domestic Services
Role: Domestic Assistant
Salary range: £28,165 per annum
Hours of work: 39 hours per week
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Benefits:
• Wellbeing and financial support: Wagestream platform for salary advances, savings, and financial coaching; free counselling and therapy services; financial support through London Capital Credit Union
• Workplace wellbeing: free workplace massages, weekly yoga, monthly pottery club (we are the only hospital in the UK with our own kiln)
• Facilities and lifestyle: free on-site parking; Cycle2Work scheme; season ticket loans; tech purchase scheme; Blue Light Card and retail discounts
• Community and belonging: active staff networks including Pride, Women’s, and Race Equality; heritage events celebrating diversity
• Career development: access to funded apprenticeships, leadership programmes, and in-house training opportunities
The role
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
The Domestic Services Department plays a vital role in support of the above by maintaining a pleasant, hygienic and comfortable environment for patients via the provision of high quality domestic services.
The department provides a cleaning service to wards, departments, communal areas and staff residences as well as providing an internal postal and a central wash up service. It employs approximately 45 members of staff through the combination of permanent, bank and agency domestic staff.
Additionally, a housekeeping service is provided at ward level via the employment of Ward Technicians who are responsible for the provision of food and beverage, kitchen hygiene and clean laundry distribution services.
Interested in applying and hearing from us?
We ask part of their application that applicants send a cover letter through to recruitment at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work full time hours in the UK. We are unable to sponsor VISA applications for this role.
Closing date for applications: 12th October 2025
1.To assist with maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment that ensures a positive experience for service users and reflects the values of the organisation.
2.To assist with the delivery of a high standard and effective cleaning service and maintaining hygiene standards within wards and departments across the hospital.
3.To work in accordance with the Hospital’s Infection Control policy and assist with the delivery of special (barrier) cleaning as required.
4.To be responsible for the safe storage and maintenance of domestic services stock and supplies and to ensure that these are available within the designated area of work.
1.Clean specific areas in line with training given and in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.
2.Work in accordance with the day to day tasks and activities, as delegated.
3.Safely utilise mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training and to be responsible for cleaning domestic services equipment after use.
4.Work to prevent the spread of infection by following RHN colour code systems.
5.Ensure that cleaning cupboards are locked and secured every time they are not in use and to be responsible for the security of keys issued to these areas.
6.Ensure compliance with mandatory training and attend other relevant training, as directed.
7.Ensure compliance with relevant hospital policies and procedures.
8.Report accidents and near misses or unsafe situations, so appropriate action can be taken.
9.Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
10.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role / as requested by line management.
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