Facilities Domestic Assistant (Maglona House)
Position: Facilities Domestic Assistant (Maglona House – Carlisle)
Hours: 15 hours per week – Monday to Friday 6am-9am
Closing date: 21 July 2026
Join a dedicated, hard‑working team to undertake a range of cleaning duties within the premises and maintain cleaning to a very high standard.
Main duties of the job
- Collect linen stores as required.
- Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Adhere to responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
- Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings at high and low levels.
- Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
- Check electrical equipment is in good condition and PAT tested.
- Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
- Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
- Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
- Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
- Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
- Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
- Make beds as requested.
- Ensure attendance at appropriate training.
About us
We are North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. Our aim is to create a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare and to deliver a wide range of community and acute services throughout the region.
Equal opportunities
The Trust actively supports a diverse workforce that reflects the local community and is committed to inclusion and compassion. Candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post within the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant will be guaranteed an interview.
Person specification
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent.
- BICSc certification or equivalent.
- NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures.
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
- Experience working in a hospital environment.
- Experience in a domestic role.
Skills
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work alone and in a team.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to follow health & safety and hand hygiene procedures.
- Knowledge of equality issues.
- Ability to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties.
- Flexible approach to work.
Personal circumstances
- Willing to learn.
- Smart, clean approach.
- High personal standards.
- Ability to work shifts.
Other
- Flexibility in shift patterns.
- Support equality and value diversity.
Benefits
- 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS discounts.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work.
- Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required for this role.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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