Domestic Assistant - 18 hours

Job summary

Are you an experienced cleaner with knowledge of COSHH?

Are you looking for employment that will allow you to maintain a good work-life balance?

We're looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our professional and dedicated team at BPAS Richmond, London, on a part time, permanent basis. You will carry out cleaning duties within the unit in accordance with agreed levels and standards.

This role is working 18 hours per week on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found below.

About You

You'll have experience of household cleaning and knowledge of cleaning procedures with regard to the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment. You'll have practical cleaning techniques and will be able to apply these to the workplace.

We are also looking for:

• Able to undertake repetitive, routine work and be self-motivated

• Manual Handling and COSHH qualification

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality

Main duties of the job

• Clean the premises to include cleaning work tops, dusting of telephones, furniture, window ledges & any other fixtures.
• Monitor stock of cleaning materials for ordering by the Treatment Unit Manager, & stock toilets with sufficient supplies.
• Assist in the washing and ironing of all dirty linen daily, observing strict control of infection controls.
• Mark and date all linen before putting into circulation and regularly check all linen for repair/replacement and take out of use.
• Periodically wipe down paint work, carry out high dusting, wash inside of windows and clean window blinds.
• To vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors.
• To empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with BPAS procedures.
• To clean toilet areas including toilet, washbasins, window ledges, cupboards, and bins.
• Use all cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations, and comply with cross infection instructions with regard to cleaning materials and equipment.
• Comply with Manual Handling Regulations and to use manual handling techniques

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.