Domestic Services Assistant in Darlington inDarlington PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Competitive rates
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Job description
Job summary
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are a wholly ownedsubsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust(CDDFT). Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL) provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurementservices to CDDFT.An excellent opportunity has arisen within Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) for anenthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence andcontribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at Darlington MemorialHospital.Domestic Assistants are important members of the team whoassist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment over a 24/7 periodfor patients, staff and visitors within a busy acute hospital. The successfulapplicant should preferably have previous cleaning
Experience
in a healthcareenvironment however full training will be provided and all successful postholders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQ Level 2 Certificate inCleaning and Support Services .Successful post holders will be expected to workshift pattern which includes weekends. All post holders will be subject to a 6month probationary period.
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders will be required to carry outspecific cleaning and other related duties following set procedures andstandards to maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the environment.They will be required to work as part of a team and have theability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the dailyduties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless ofthe situation.They will ensure that communicaton channels are maintainedbetween appropirate staff, visitors and patient groups with regard todepartmental cleaning hygiene.Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to theneeds of the service ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilstadhering to all relevant policies and procedures.They will have the ability to work unsupervised,be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:A Competitive
Salary
Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,875 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9439-SCL280
Job location
sDarlington Memorial HospitalHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonDL3 6HX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Toundertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.Ensurecompliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correctuse of PPE.Tomaintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards ofCleanliness.Undertakerectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continuallyimprovement.Assistwith beverage service as required and agreed.Thoroughand hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areasTo attendTrust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.Requestand replenish of all cleaning productsthrough effective stock orderingMaintaina high level of personal hygieneAdherenceto all Trust / Synchronicity CareLimited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.Checkingof all equipment before use and report any faults and defects tosupervisor/managerRecordingand maintaining records as requiredReportingof any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that youprovide.Undertakeany other domestic orientated duties as required.Specialist Cleaning ActivitiesToundertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by asupervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion ofassociated documentation.The post holder is required to commit to delivering theactions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:Working together for patientsPatients come first in everything we do. We fully involvepatients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside andoutside the NHS. We speak up when thingsgo wrong.Respect and Dignity.We value every person whether patient, their families orcarers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitmentsin life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.Commitment to quality of care.We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality andstriving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness andpatient
Experience
right every time.Compassion.We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provideand respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxietyor need.Improving lives.We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples
Experience
s of the NHS.Everyone counts.We maximise our resources for the benefit of thewhole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialTo be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSHDesirablePrevious
Experience
in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
as a domestic/housekeeperDesirable
Experience
of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment.
Experience
of working in a multi professional team.Special Skills & KnowledgeEssentialMust be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environmentDesirableUnderstanding of the National Standards of CleanlinessSpecial RequirementsEssentialMust be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.DesirableThe ability to work unsupervised
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are a wholly ownedsubsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust(CDDFT). Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL) provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurementservices to CDDFT.An excellent opportunity has arisen within Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) for anenthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence andcontribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at Darlington MemorialHospital.Domestic Assistants are important members of the team whoassist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment over a 24/7 periodfor patients, staff and visitors within a busy acute hospital. The successfulapplicant should preferably have previous cleaning
Experience
in a healthcareenvironment however full training will be provided and all successful postholders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQ Level 2 Certificate inCleaning and Support Services .Successful post holders will be expected to workshift pattern which includes weekends. All post holders will be subject to a 6month probationary period.
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders will be required to carry outspecific cleaning and other related duties following set procedures andstandards to maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the environment.They will be required to work as part of a team and have theability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the dailyduties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless ofthe situation.They will ensure that communicaton channels are maintainedbetween appropirate staff, visitors and patient groups with regard todepartmental cleaning hygiene.Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to theneeds of the service ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilstadhering to all relevant policies and procedures.They will have the ability to work unsupervised,be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:A Competitive
Salary
Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,875 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9439-SCL280
Job location
sDarlington Memorial HospitalHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonDL3 6HX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Toundertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.Ensurecompliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correctuse of PPE.Tomaintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards ofCleanliness.Undertakerectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continuallyimprovement.Assistwith beverage service as required and agreed.Thoroughand hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areasTo attendTrust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.Requestand replenish of all cleaning productsthrough effective stock orderingMaintaina high level of personal hygieneAdherenceto all Trust / Synchronicity CareLimited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.Checkingof all equipment before use and report any faults and defects tosupervisor/managerRecordingand maintaining records as requiredReportingof any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that youprovide.Undertakeany other domestic orientated duties as required.Specialist Cleaning ActivitiesToundertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by asupervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion ofassociated documentation.The post holder is required to commit to delivering theactions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:Working together for patientsPatients come first in everything we do. We fully involvepatients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside andoutside the NHS. We speak up when thingsgo wrong.Respect and Dignity.We value every person whether patient, their families orcarers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitmentsin life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.Commitment to quality of care.We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality andstriving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness andpatient
Experience
right every time.Compassion.We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provideand respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxietyor need.Improving lives.We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples
Experience
s of the NHS.Everyone counts.We maximise our resources for the benefit of thewhole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialTo be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSHDesirablePrevious
Experience
in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
as a domestic/housekeeperDesirable
Experience
of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment.
Experience
of working in a multi professional team.Special Skills & KnowledgeEssentialMust be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environmentDesirableUnderstanding of the National Standards of CleanlinessSpecial RequirementsEssentialMust be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.DesirableThe ability to work unsupervised
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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
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