Relief Healthcare Support Worker (Domestic)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland record check
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Relief Healthcare Support Worker (Domestic) roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,362 - £25,368 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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