Domestic Assistant

Domestic Assistant- Band 2 Permanent : Part Time 15 hours

Heavy Duty Team

An opportunity has arisen to join the Trust in this varied and interesting role within the Domestic Department, offering a high quality, flexible and patient focused service.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate cleaning procedures.

The post holder will be required to use chemicals and handle cleaning equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies, procedures and national standards which are monitored by supervisory staff.

The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

245-ANC2DOMA-07-26-A

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
• Good time keeping

Desirable

• Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public

Desirable

• Experience working in a Hospital environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Awareness of National Cleaning Standards

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Caring and polite manner
• Interest in Care work

Person Specification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
• Good time keeping

Desirable

• Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public

Desirable

• Experience working in a Hospital environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Awareness of National Cleaning Standards

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Caring and polite manner
• Interest in Care work

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
• Good time keeping

Desirable

• Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public

Desirable

• Experience working in a Hospital environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Awareness of National Cleaning Standards

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Caring and polite manner
• Interest in Care work