Domestic Assistant

NHS; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is hiring a Domestic Assistant at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. The role involves routine cleaning tasks in inpatient and outpatient areas, supporting ward catering, and working as part of the support team.

Two 15-hour posts and one 30-hour post are available with various shifts including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Induction and extensive training are provided, with Welsh language awareness encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow routine instructions.
• Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge.
• Welsh and/or English speakers welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine or emergency/unplanned cleaning tasks in inpatient, outpatient and department areas, follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures; support ward base catering function.
• We offer a full induction, followed by an extensive training program in which the successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of the service.
• You will be required to use a variety of equipment.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Welsh language desirable

Job description

Main area Domestic Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Available contracts are 2 x 15 hours and 1 x 30 hours per week Hours Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours and shifts (07:00 - 15:00; 10:00 – 18:00; 11:30 - 19:30; 14:00 - 22:00; 22:00 - 06:30 ) to include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays on a rota) Job ref 100-EA085-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bronglais General Hospital Town Aberystwyth Salary £26,300 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

Do you enjoy meeting people and the satisfaction of doing a job that really makes a difference? If the answer is yes, as we offer excellent working conditions as a Domestic Assistant at Bronglais General Hospital.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who will work as part of a team and on their own. The successful candidates will play an active role within the support team.

2 x 15 hours posts available - 11:30-19:30 (to include weekend and bank holidays)

1x 30 hours - There are various shift patterns available, with potential of night working on a rota basis, to include weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post include :

To undertake routine or emergency/unplanned cleaning tasks in inpatient, outpatient and department areas, follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures;support ward base catering function.

We offer a full induction, followed by an extensive training program in which the successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of the service.

You will be required to use a variety of equipment.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 03/11/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge, or willingness to learn through on the job training
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Other

• Able to work flexibly as required
• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the general public

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to understand and follow routine instructions
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a Domestic
• Prepared to work alone
• Prepared to handle blood and body fluids
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Prepared to be responsible for keys/security/alarms

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.