Bank Domestic Assistant

Powys Teaching Health Board; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheduling self-booking system

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking Bank Hotel Services Domestic Assistants to support cleaning and domestic services across Powys hospitals. The role focuses on delivering a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, with training provided. A flexible, self-motivated team player is ideal, with Welsh language development welcomed.

Applicants from Wales are encouraged. Benefits include access to a temporary staffing booking team and an online self-booking system prioritising

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Flexibility with working hours and travel within the area.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of hotel services, domestic and facilities activities in the hospital.
• Ensure services meet relevant legislation, local policies and procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Welsh learning

Education

Literacy & numeracy level 1

Job description

SPONSORSHIP/VISACurrently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewedThis is a Bank position only

We are looking to recruit Hotel Services Domestic Assistants across Powys. Our team of Domestic Assistants play a crucial part in the cleaning and domestic support side of the Hospital, assisting our Clinical teams by providing a clean and safe working environment for our Patients, Staff and Visitors. You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. Our Bank Domestic Assistants are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:- Access to a temporary staffing booking team and an online self-booking system with priority booking of shifts over agency workers;

Main duties of the job

You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Experience

• To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Ability

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
• To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

• Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.

Other

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

Qualifications and/or knowledge

• literacy and numeracy level 1

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid/South Powys (Llandrindod Wells, Bronllys and Brecon)

Mid/South Powys (Llandrindod Wells, Bronllys and Brecon)