Domestic assistant 14.40hrs

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HOTEL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

DOMESTIC ASSISTANT

Band 2 - £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata

Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata

14.40 hrs per week

Permanent Contract

6.06pm-8.30pm (Mon)

5.30pm - 8.30pm (Tues-Fri)

The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the Health Board Offices Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1.

The successful candidate will provide a cleaning service to patients, staff and visitors through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment, and to meet the required standards, as per the National Cleaning Services Specification.

To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.

The primary work base will be within the Health Board Offices, South Beach, Stornoway, Isles of Lewis.

The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full-time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk

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For further information regarding this post, please contact [email removed]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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Closing Date: 01/09/2026

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