Cdds Domestic Services Assistant

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are a wholly owned

subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

(CDDFT). Synchronicity Care Limited

(SCL) provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement

services to CDDFT.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) for an

enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence and

contribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at Darlington Memorial

Hospital.

Domestic Assistants are important members of the team who

assist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment over a 24/7 period

for patients, staff and visitors within a busy acute hospital.The successful

applicant should preferably have previous cleaning experience in a healthcare

environment however full training will be provided and all successful post

holders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQ Level 2 Certificate in

Cleaning and Support Services .

Successful post holders will be expected to work

shift pattern which includes weekends. All post holders will be subject to a 6

month probationary period.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders will be required to carry out

specific cleaning and other related duties following set procedures and

standards to maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the environment.

They will be required to work as part of a team and have the

ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily

duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless of

the situation.

They will ensure that communicaton channels are maintained

between appropirate staff, visitors and patient groups with regard to

departmental cleaning hygiene.

Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to the

needs of the service ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilst

adhering 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

Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

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 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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9439-SCL279

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To

undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,

following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure

compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct

use of PPE.

To

maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of

Cleanliness.

Undertake

rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually

improvement.

Assist

with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough

and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend

Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request

and replenish of all cleaning products

through effective stock ordering

Maintain a

high level of personal hygiene

Adherence

to all Trust / Synchronicity Care

Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking

of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to

supervisor/manager

Recording

and maintaining records as required

Reporting

of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you

provide.

Undertake

any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To

undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a

supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of

associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the

actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve

patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and

outside the NHS. We speak up when things

go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or

carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments

in 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 and

striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and

patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide

and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety

or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples

experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the

whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Job responsibilities

To

undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,

following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure

compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct

use of PPE.

To

maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of

Cleanliness.

Undertake

rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually

improvement.

Assist

with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough

and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend

Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request

and replenish of all cleaning products

through effective stock ordering

Maintain a

high level of personal hygiene

Adherence

to all Trust / Synchronicity Care

Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking

of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to

supervisor/manager

Recording

and maintaining records as required

Reporting

of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you

provide.

Undertake

any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To

undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a

supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of

associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the

actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve

patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and

outside the NHS. We speak up when things

go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or

carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments

in 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 and

striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and

patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide

and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety

or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples

experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the

whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Must 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 environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous 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

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Must 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 environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous 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

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

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To

undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,

following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure

compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct

use of PPE.

To

maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of

Cleanliness.

Undertake

rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually

improvement.

Assist

with beverage service as required and agreed.

Thorough

and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attend

Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Request

and replenish of all cleaning products

through effective stock ordering

Maintain a

high level of personal hygiene

Adherence

to all Trust / Synchronicity Care

Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking

of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to

supervisor/manager

Recording

and maintaining records as required

Reporting

of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you

provide.

Undertake

any other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To

undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a

supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of

associated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering the

actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve

patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and

outside the NHS. We speak up when things

go wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families or

carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments

in 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 and

striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and

patient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide

and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety

or need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples

experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of the

whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Must 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 environment

Desirable

• Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

• Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

• The ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

• Previous 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