About this role
Job summary
Facilities Domestic Assistant - multiple positions
The Birmingham Children's Hospital Facilities Department have various vacancies for a Domestic Facilities Assistant. In this role you will be required to undertake a full range of cleaning duties within our busy children's hospital. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidates will form part of our existing facilities' domestic team.
Please note, the vacancies are across evening shifts which typically run from 4pm - 9pm.Please ask about specific hours at interview.
You will be part of a 4-week rotational roster, working intermittent weekends averaging the contracted hours per week.
The job description details the required duties, and a personal specification is attached for information.
For further information please contact: Tina Small on 0121 333 8449/8466
Main duties of the job
General
To work in any area/department within the hospital as assessed by the Domestic Supervisors. To perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for the area of work assigned. To perform isolation cleaning of infected cubicles upon request. To operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use. To undertake kitchen duties as required and washing up of crockery/cutlery following patient's meals. Responsible for the replenishing of disposable materials, i.e. handtowels, soap etc. Responsible for the collection and removal of waste as per waste disposal policy. To adhere to all Facilities Services policies and Codes of Practice. To maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies. Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment. Replenish disposables and consumables. Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
The Trust is committed to inclusive recruitment, due to home office requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
If shortlsited, you will be required to attend a recruitment session at Birmingham Children's Hospital on 02/10/2026. You will receive more information if you're application is shortlisted.
About us
BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services and, most importantly, the staff who provide these crucial services who are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care. All Estates, Medical Engineering and Facilities staff are employed directly by Vital Services and although not NHS employees, are very much part of the BWC family, working together to be a world-leading team, providing world-leading care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at BWC Management Services Limited.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline
Knowledge/Experience Essential
To have an understanding of the role and associated work procedures.
Desirable
Experience of working in a similar role or discipline. Experience of working in the NHS.
Skills Essential
The role requires the ability to undertake the physical aspects of cleaning and housekeeping duties, including moving equipment, operating cleaning machinery, working in a range of postures, and performing repetitive tasks. The organisation is committed to considering reasonable adjustments to enable individuals to carry out the essential functions of the role.
Desirable
Basic knowledge of cleaning materials Experience of manual handling techniques Listen to and respond to simple information, ask questions to clarify understanding Complete simple forms Read and understand short piece of text
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name BWC Management Services Ltd
Address Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Ln, Queensway, Birmingham
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)