Domestic Assistant

Compass Group UK & Ireland


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Blackpool
Contract type: Part time
£11.45 per hour, 20 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field? If so then we would love to hear from you!

A new opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant to join the Medirest family. We are looking for new members to join our highly dedicated team, who deliver outstanding cleaning services for patients, visitors and staff of the hospital.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in infection control that is needed to keep the hospital operating and doing what it does best. Without the Domestic Assistants the hospital wouldn't be able to deliver its lifechanging medical services. Believe us when we say, this isn't just any cleaning job, this is a cleaning job which will make a real difference.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

  • Mon: Evenings
  • Tues: Evenings
  • Weds: Evenings
  • Thurs: Evenings
  • Fri: Evenings
  • Sat:
  • Sun:
  • High and low dusting, mopping, wiping and scrubbing surfaces.
  • Cleaning of wards, side rooms, toilets, showers, infected and public areas.
  • Ensure rubbish bins are maintained and removed when full.
  • Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe for visitors by following the required policies and procedures.
  • Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines.
  • Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
  • Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
  • Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
  • It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Domestic Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.
  • This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.


Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/0212/91127001/52698555/BU #Healthcare

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thriveÑbecause diversity is our strength!

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