Domestic Assistant

Permanent | Part Time | 15 hours per week

The part-time vacancy is 15 hours per week, over 5 days, shift times are 5.00 pm to 8.00pm, working Monday to Friday.

The successful candidates would be expected to work bank holidays.

We are looking for a Domestic Assistant at Ryegate Children's Centre, to help keep our clinical spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming. You'll help ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors by using modern cleaning methods and equipment across different areas including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.

About You: You're someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. You'll have experience working in a domestic role or a public-facing environment, and you'll be detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a supportive team. You bring a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards.

Apply today!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, and high-touch areas in patient rooms and communal spaces.

• Launder and replenish linens, including curtains, bed linen, and patient clothing.

• Maintain cleanliness of toilets, sinks, baths, and other high surfaces, plus carpets and internal glass.

• Manage waste disposal, replenish consumables, and monitor stock levels.

• Help with food service and ensure storage and care of cleaning equipment.

• Report faults, follow safety guidelines, and participate in required training (e.g., fire safety, manual handling).

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-26-8328019

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene
• NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a domestic role
• Experience working in a public facing environment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene
• NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a domestic role
• Experience working in a public facing environment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene
• NVQ level 1&2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a domestic role
• Experience working in a public facing environment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy