Domestic Assistant (WCH) *Internal applicants only* in Whitehaven inWhitehaven PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLYDomestic Assistant (WCH) - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises
Main duties of the job
Vacuum/sweep, mop floorsFloor buffingShampoo carpets with extraction machinesLow/high damp dustingClean inside windows, frames and sillsClean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaningAssist in induction of new staffRoutine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipmentAttend all Mandatory training sessionsOrder weekly stores and put away on deliveryAll staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:Kindness- Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish agreat deal.Respect- We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair- respect behaviours.Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,organisations and our partners.Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with andfor our patients.Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient
Experience
every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7515259
Job location
sWest Cumberland HospitalHomewood RdWhitehavenCA28 8JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI
Salary
threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration
Salary
List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service: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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through
Salary
deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from
Salary
over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from
Salary
over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 yearsFlexible working SchemeNHS Discounts*
Salary
Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalentBICSc certification or equivalentDesirableNVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support ServicesKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH proceduresBasic Literacy and NumeracyDesirableWork in a hospital environmentWork in a domestic roleSkillsEssentialGood communication skillsAble to work alone and in a teamAbility to use own initiativeAble to follow health and safety and hygiene proceduresEquality issuesAble to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficultiesFlexible approach to workPersonal
Experience
EssentialEnthusiasmWilling to learnSmart, clean appearanceHigh personal standardsBe able to work shiftsOtherEssentialFlexibility in shift patternsSupport equality and value diversity
Person Specification
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
Details
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLYDomestic Assistant (WCH) - 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises
Main duties of the job
Vacuum/sweep, mop floorsFloor buffingShampoo carpets with extraction machinesLow/high damp dustingClean inside windows, frames and sillsClean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaningAssist in induction of new staffRoutine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipmentAttend all Mandatory training sessionsOrder weekly stores and put away on deliveryAll staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:Kindness- Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish agreat deal.Respect- We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair- respect behaviours.Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,organisations and our partners.Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with andfor our patients.Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient
Experience
every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7515259
Job location
sWest Cumberland HospitalHomewood RdWhitehavenCA28 8JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI
Salary
threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration
Salary
List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service: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.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through
Salary
deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from
Salary
over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from
Salary
over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 yearsFlexible working SchemeNHS Discounts*
Salary
Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalentBICSc certification or equivalentDesirableNVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support ServicesKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH proceduresBasic Literacy and NumeracyDesirableWork in a hospital environmentWork in a domestic roleSkillsEssentialGood communication skillsAble to work alone and in a teamAbility to use own initiativeAble to follow health and safety and hygiene proceduresEquality issuesAble to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficultiesFlexible approach to workPersonal
Experience
EssentialEnthusiasmWilling to learnSmart, clean appearanceHigh personal standardsBe able to work shiftsOtherEssentialFlexibility in shift patternsSupport equality and value diversity
Person Specification
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
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