Domestic Assistant
- Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, Oldbury
- £13.15 per hour
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
- Full time
- Closes 3 Dec 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, Oldbury
- £13.15 per hour
- Closes 3 Dec 2026
- Full time
- Domestic/Housekeepers
- Hospitality and Non-Clinical Services
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group are seeking an experienced and motivated Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll help us maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for the individuals in our care.
You will work 40 hours per week, covering 4 x 10-hour shifts, including alternative weekends, at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. As part of our domestic team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the service, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the facility.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.
The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
We’re focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Carry out daily and scheduled cleaning tasks across the service
- Maintain cleanliness in communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and staff spaces
- Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively
- Work as part of a supportive team to ensure a welcoming environment
- Replenish stock & ensure that equipment is clean & well-maintained
- Employ safe working practices and adhere to health & safety procedures
- Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
You are:
- Experienced in housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
- Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
- Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
- A good communicator
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you:
- Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Employee Discount Savings
- NHS Discount Savings
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.