Domestic Assistant - Pennywell All Care Centre inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025

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Part-time hours provide a great work-life balance, allowing for personal commitments and responsibilities outside of work.

Opportunities to contribute to the cleanliness and hygiene of healthcare environments, ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Being part of a diverse and inclusive workforce that supports equality and values all employees.

Engagement with various departments, providing a dynamic work environment and the chance to meet different staff members.

Regular training and support related to health & safety, infection control, and quality standards, enhancing professional development.

The role is essential to the smooth operation of healthcare facilities, offering a sense of purpose and fulfillment in contributing to patient care.

The Domestic Assistant role at Pennywell All Care Centre, part of NHS Scotland, involves providing essential domestic services across clinical and non-clinical departments within hospitals and health centers. The position requires adherence to health and safety regulations, infection control protocols, and quality standards as specified by various regulatory bodies. The work schedule includes backshift hours from Monday to Thursday (16:45 - 20:00) and Friday (17:00 - 20:00), and applicants should be aware that the salary will be calculated on a part-time, pro-rata basis.

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of society, including support for disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Interested applicants are advised to review the full job description and person specification linked in the posting and submit their applications promptly, as early closure of the vacancy is anticipated due to high interest.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Domestic Assistant - Backshift

Monday to Thursday 16:45 - 20:00

Friday 17:00 - 20:00

Responsible for providing a range of domestic services within Clinical / Non Clinical Departments throughout all areas of the Hospitals and Health Centres ensuring compliance with quality standards, Health & Safety, control of infection, Audit Scotland and HAI task force requirements, National Cleaning Services Specification and other requirements as specified by the Division.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

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To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:

1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.

2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.

3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.

4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.

6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.

7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.

8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.

9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.

10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.

11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.

12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.