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LOROS Hospice

Domestic Assistant

The closing date is 02 February 2026

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Job summary

We require a Domestic Assistant to join our professional team to provide a high-quality cleaning service based primarily on the Inpatient Wards at the hospice.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for cleaning different areas across the Hospice including clinical areas, patient areas, infected areas, non-clinical areas, corridors and staff areas to the highest of cleanliness standards.

Excellent communication skills are essential as is a friendly, polite and helpful manner as you will be interacting with patients, relatives, visitors and other members of staff across the Hospice. You must also be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. Ideally you will have a good knowledge of manual handling techniques and COSHH. Experience of working in a healthcare setting is required, however training in all settings will be provided.

About us

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0003-26-0002

Job locations

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive cleaning service as detailed within the Cleaning Specifications for thebuildings within the Hospice campus, to enhance the experience received by our patients, relatives,visitors and staff on site.

1. To clean all toilets, sinks, bathrooms and showers, including floors, surfaces and mirrors.

2. To replace toilet roll and disposable hand towels/soap dispensers, as necessary.

3. To damp dust all furniture in ward area, offices and other areas of the Hospice.

4. To mop all tiled and lino floors, buffing where necessary.

5. To vacuum all carpeted areas.

6. To empty all waste/dressing bins.

7. As a member of the ward team, to ensure that patient areas are maintained at a high standard of cleaniness

8. To clean beds as appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive cleaning service as detailed within the Cleaning Specifications for thebuildings within the Hospice campus, to enhance the experience received by our patients, relatives,visitors and staff on site.

1. To clean all toilets, sinks, bathrooms and showers, including floors, surfaces and mirrors.

2. To replace toilet roll and disposable hand towels/soap dispensers, as necessary.

3. To damp dust all furniture in ward area, offices and other areas of the Hospice.

4. To mop all tiled and lino floors, buffing where necessary.

5. To vacuum all carpeted areas.

6. To empty all waste/dressing bins.

7. As a member of the ward team, to ensure that patient areas are maintained at a high standard of cleaniness

8. To clean beds as appropriate

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Manual Handling techniques
  • General cleaning standards

Desirable

  • Trained in Manual Handling techniques
  • Safe handling and use of chemicals (COSHH)
  • Understanding of the various waste streams

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE in maths and English grade A to C or 4 9 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to accurately record checks and inspections, form filling and record information.
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and furniture throughout the day
  • In general cleaning standards

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Hospice or hospital environment
  • Clinical areas cleaning experience

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Good attention to detail

Desirable

  • IT skills
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Manual Handling techniques
  • General cleaning standards

Desirable

  • Trained in Manual Handling techniques
  • Safe handling and use of chemicals (COSHH)
  • Understanding of the various waste streams

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE in maths and English grade A to C or 4 9 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to accurately record checks and inspections, form filling and record information.
  • Ability to move and handle equipment and furniture throughout the day
  • In general cleaning standards

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Hospice or hospital environment
  • Clinical areas cleaning experience

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Good attention to detail

Desirable

  • IT skills

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

LOROS Hospice

Address

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE

Employer details

Employer name

LOROS Hospice

Address

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Team Leader

Janice Fitzsawyer

janicefitzsawyer@loros.co.uk

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0003-26-0002

Job locations

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE


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