Job Description

Domestic Services Assistants

Permanent / Part Time

Hospice Band 2 - 25,705 WTE pro rata per annum (based on a 37.5 hour week) (rising to 26,763 WTE subject to satisfactory performance review) + Unsocial Hours Shift Allowance + Pension + Benefits

22.5 hours per week

Monday to Sunday (4 over 7)

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, hard-working Domestic Services team who provide a range of cleaning related duties across the hospice in a professional manner and to set procedures and high standards.

Responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as the disposal of refuse, high / low dusting, cleaning sanitary areas, wet mopping and the cleaning of patient equipment.

You should possess good communication skills and be able to prioritise and organise your daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team is essential

Experience working with cleaning equipment and/or working within a healthcare setting would be an advantage, as would knowledge of COSHH, manual handling and infection control, although this is not essential as full training will be provided. You must be prepared to work shift patterns which also include weekends.

For more information including a job description and an application form please visit our website at: www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk or call 0131 551 7722, or email jobs@stcolumbashospice.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gillian White. Contact details are on our website.

CLOSING DATE:

Sunday, 10th August 2025

Due to the nature of this post, the post holder maybe required to undergo a criminal records check at PVG Scheme level. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory by the Hospice before the applicant can commence employment. A joint application will be made which the Hospice will pay for.

We want to ensure that as much of our resources as possible go towards supporting people with a terminal illness and therefore we do not normally contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we would encourage you to apply for other suitable roles. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and in working for St. Columba's Hospice

Scottish Charity No SC003634

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,705.00-26,763.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: DomesticAssistant