Cleaner Job Dorchester Forston Clinic Immediate Start Apply Now

Location
Dorchester, Dorset

Type
Part time – 12.5 hours per week (Weekday shifts: 15:30–19:30, Weekend shifts: 15:30–18:00 on a 2-week roster)

Salary (£)
£8,155 yearly

About Dorset HealthCare
Dorset HealthCare isn’t your average NHS Trust. They’re doing things differently and it shows in everything from their Outstanding CQC rating to the way 89% of their team say they feel they truly make a difference. They run 12 community hospitals and provide specialist and mental health services to nearly 800,000 people. With scenic spots across Dorset, their work is grounded in compassion, community care, and giving people the support they need to live fuller lives.

Job details

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave to start plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Weekend enhancements to top up your income
• Uniform provided to make mornings easier
• Free training and support to help you settle in and feel confident
• Flexible shift patterns with discussion encouraged at interview
• Cycle to work and childcare schemes through salary sacrifice
• Supportive work environment where everyone matters

Requirements

• Experience in a similar cleaning or housekeeping role
• Basic knowledge of COSHH and health and safety rules
• Good communication and time management skills
• Able to work independently and stay self-motivated
• Friendly, helpful and open to flexible shift work
• NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Housekeeping or infection control (nice to have but not essential)

Salary Details

This role pays £8,155 per year for 12.5 hours per week. You’ll also benefit from weekend enhancements and generous annual leave on Agenda for Change terms.

About the Role

If you’re looking for immediate start jobs UK that give you space to work independently and still feel part of a supportive team, this one’s for you.

As a Cleaner at Forston Clinic and Marvin House, you’ll help keep healthcare spaces fresh, safe, and welcoming. You’ll be trusted to handle your areas solo, cleaning everything from reception areas to occupational health departments and Waterston Ward.

You’ll rotate on a 2-week schedule that includes evenings and every other weekend. Don’t worry, all training is provided, and you’ll have a team that’s got your back every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean reception areas, toilets, kitchens, and clinic rooms to high hygiene standards
• Handle vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and emptying bins with attention to detail
• Support infection control efforts by maintaining clean clinical spaces
• Keep up with stock levels for cleaning supplies
• Take pride in your work and help make patients feel welcome and safe

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Employment in this post requires a Standard DBS check due to access to vulnerable individuals.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are not eligible for this vacancy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dorset HealthCare is an inclusive employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be Disability Confident, Age Positive, and a Mindful Employer. They believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and free to be themselves.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Forston Clinic and Marvin House, Dorchester
• Contact: Alison Lee – Facilities Manager, 07775027961

Reference Number
152-S077.25

How To Apply
Know someone who’d be great here or think this sounds right for you? Apply now and let’s get you started. Interviews will include discussions about shift flexibility.