Domestic Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Assistant

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team and the wider hospital community.

16.30 – 20.00 – 17.5 hours Monday to Friday. Must be flexible to cover Bank Holidays as required.

There is no formal entry requirement to become a domestic assistant; however you may be required to complete NVQ Level 1 in cleaning.

When you start as a domestic you will attend an induction and all relevant training will be given.

• Good communication skills, caring and sensitive nature.
• Physical fitness and knowledge of proper lifting and manual handling techniques.

• Cleaning patients’ or service users’ rooms/wards.
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas.
• Cleaning communal areas such as lounges, dining areas and corridors.
• Cleaning utility rooms.
• Carrying out deep‑cleaning operations in certain areas.
• Using appropriate cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaner, mop or electric floor cleaner.
• Using cleaning products and chemicals safely and effectively.
• Keeping up to date with safety procedures, including fire procedures and escape routes, and undertaking appropriate workplace training.
• Carrying out specific cleaning and related duties according to set procedures and standards.
• Ensuring infection control policies are adhered to.
• Working as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties while maintaining a professional approach.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of clinical and non‑clinical areas to the required standard.

The Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. With 20,000 colleagues it works across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, aiming to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration, and seek people who share these core values.

In return, we offer a purpose‑driven role with flexibility, competitive benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or the Candidate Information Pack. For further details, visit our careers website: careers

Advert closed on Monday 12 Jan 2026