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📍 Kirkwall, Scotland • Posted 12h ago

Relief Healthcare Support Worker (Domestic)

United Kingdom💰 £23,362 - £25,368 /yr💼 Government📂 Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Offered Salary£23,362 - £25,368 /yr
Job TypeGovernment
Location / Work ModeKirkwall, Scotland
Sector / CategoryHealthcare Services & Hospitals
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Monthly Pay£2,030 / mo
Bi-Weekly Pay£937 / 2-wk
Hourly Rate£11.71 / hr
📌 Position Snapshot & Hiring Highlights:
Work Model: Kirkwall, Scotland
Employment: Government
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Compliance: UK Equality Act 2010
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Role Overview & Responsibilities

Healthcare Support Worker Domestic
The Balfour
Band 2 £24,866 to £26,872 including Distant Islands Allowance
(£12.72 - £13.74 Including DIA per hour)

Due to the nature of this role there will be a requirement to be able to provide cover, including weekends and PHs, with salary enhancements payable up to £24.38 per hour.

Relief – as and when required

Opportunities have arisen to assist in the maintaining of a clean, safe working environment for areas of The Balfour in line with the NHS National Cleaning Specification. The post holders will be part of a team of staff providing cleaning and domestic services to the Balfour Hospital.

The successful candidates must have previous experience of cleaning, experience of dealing with people and the ability to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative. Good communication skills are essential, and candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Previous experience of cleaning in a healthcare environment and COSHH and Infection Control training would be desired but is not essential as full training will be given.

If you would like further information about these posts, please contact Michelle Grieve, Domestic and Laundry Team Lead, Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, Tel 01856 888905 or email michelle.grieve@nhs.scot

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