Domestic Assistants (Full training provided)

Job reference:

253388

Salary:

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Job closing date:

18/10/2026

Job Type:

Support Services

Location:

The Balfour

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

Various - please read advert

Job posted date:

18/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Orkney

Department:

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About the Organisation:

NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our island community. Guided by our values of Open and Honest, Respect and Kindness, we work together to provide high-quality care and support to patients across Orkney.

The Position:

Are you looking for a secure job with excellent NHS benefits and full training provided?

We are looking for friendly and motivated individuals to join our Domestic Services team at The Balfour.

Our Domestic Services team plays an important role in ensuring patients, visitors and staff have access to a clean, safe and welcoming environment. As a Domestic Assistant, you will work as part of a supportive team providing cleaning and domestic services across our modern healthcare facility.

This is a rewarding role where your contribution makes a real difference to the experience of patients and colleagues every day.

The salary for these roles is £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata per annum, plus Distant Islands Allowance pro rata. This equates to approximately £14.22 - £15.44 per hour. Enhanced rates are payable for unsocial hours, increasing to approximately £20.48 - £22.23 per hour on Saturdays and £26.73 - £29.03 per hour on Sundays and Public Holidays.

As an NHS Scotland employee you will also benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, employee assistance support and a range of staff discounts.

The Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, have a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.

Previous cleaning experience would be beneficial but is not essential as we will provide full training. We welcome applications from people from a variety of backgrounds, for example hospitality, retail, customer service, or any role where high standards, reliability and teamwork are important.

You will need to be able to work independently when required, communicate effectively with colleagues, and maintain confidentiality in a healthcare environment.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:

We currently have a range of Domestic Assistant vacancies available:

Two permanent positions at 20 hours per week:

• Working pattern: 6pm – 10pm Monday – Friday (no weekend shifts).One permanent position at 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: A mix of 7.30am – 3.30pm or 11am – 7pm including shifts every second weekend. One Fixed-Term for 1 year position at 36 hours per week:
• Working pattern: A mix of 7.30am – 3.30pm or 11am – 7pm including shifts every second weekend. One Fixed-Term for 1 year position at 30 hours per week:
• Working pattern: A mix of 7.30am – 3.30pm, 11am – 7pm and 3.30 – 7pm including shifts every second weekend. We will also accept applications from people who are interested in a Relief contract only, which would be working on an as and when required basis only.

Please note that applications will be reviewed periodically during the advertising period, and you may receive a short listing outcome before the closing date.

Application Advice:

Please use your application to tell us about any skills, experience and personal qualities that you possess that would make you a successful Domestic Assistant. We are interested in hearing about all relevant experience, including work, volunteering, caring responsibilities, education and transferable skills.

Further Information:

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact ork.recruitment@nhs.scot

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

If you would like further information about these posts, please contact Michelle Grieve by email michelle.grieve@nhs.scot Heather Thomson by email heather.thomson2@nhs.scot or Marina Davidson marina.davidson@nhs.scot or phone the Domestic Supervisors on 01856 888905.

NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

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