Domestic Services Assistant

5 days ago


Darlington, Darlington, United Kingdom CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd) Full time

About the Role

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Domestic Services Team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. As a Domestic Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake cleaning duties as detailed in the domestic method statements, following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and correct use of PPE.
  • Maintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.
  • Undertake rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and show continually improvement.
  • Assist with beverage service as required and agreed.
  • Thorough and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas.
  • Attend Trust or required training courses relevant to the post as a domestic.
  • Request and replenish all cleaning products through effective stock ordering.
  • Maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
  • Adhere to all Trust, Synchronicity Care Limited, and Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Check all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to supervisor/manager.
  • Record and maintain records as required.
  • Report any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services you provide.
  • Undertake any other domestic-oriented duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

  • Undertake any specialized cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a supervisor or manager, following appropriate protocols and completion of associated documentation.

About Us

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd) 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.

CDD Services 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.
  • Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme.
  • 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.

Person Specification

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

Desirable Qualifications

  • 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.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience as a domestic housekeeper.
  • Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi-professional team.

Special Skills & Knowledge

  • 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.

Special Requirements

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


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