Domestic Assistant

Sodexo Group; Felixstowe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Health & wellbeing app

Discounts on brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training & uniform

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo Felixstowe Hospital is seeking a dedicated Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff. The role covers hospital wards, corridors and patient areas with fixed shift patterns and weekend work.

Training and protective uniform are provided, along with opportunities to develop in a facilities management team. You will deliver cleaning services, follow COSHH and health & safety policies, and support patient care with a high standard of cleanliness and

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and best practices.
• Familiarity with COSHH and health & safety requirements.
• Entry level English and Maths qualification.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning services in line with standards and hygiene.
• Follow COSHH and infection control procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety and report incidents promptly.
• Adhere to food safety where required.
• Handle manual tasks safely and correctly.
• Manage waste per procedures and segregation rules.
• Collaborate with ward and clinic teams to support patient care.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cleaning methods

COSHH regulations

English & Maths

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependable

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

English and Maths (basic)

Job description

• Domestic Assistant


• £12.92 per hour and £16.02 Weekend Enhancement


• Shift Pattern Week 1, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 08:30 to 14:00


• Shift Pattern Week 2, Friday 08:30 to 14:00


• Work Every Other Weekend


• Location is Felixstowe Hospital, Constable Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HJ

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

At Felixstowe Hospital, we're looking for a dedicated and reliable Domestic Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. If you take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to make a real difference in a healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patient care while developing your skills within a respected facilities management team.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver cleaning services in line with 2025 National Cleaning Standards, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained


• Follow COSHH regulations and infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals


• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, reporting incidents, accidents, hazards, and faulty equipment promptly


• Adhere to Food Safety regulations and procedures, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety where required.


• Safely undertake manual handling tasks in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation


• Remove and dispose of general and clinical waste in line with approved waste management procedures and segregation requirements


• Work collaboratively with ward and clinic teams, responding to requests and adapting priorities to support patient care and service delivery

What you bring:

• Experience within a cleaning role.


• Knowledge of cleaning methodologies, procedures, and best practices.


• Good understanding of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety requirements.


• Entry level qualification in English and Maths.


• Effective communication skills with the ability to understand and follow instructions.


• Strong customer service and active listening skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.


• Capable of working to deadlines and managing workload effectively.


• Reliable, punctual, and flexible in approach.


• Friendly and professional manner with a high standard of personal hygiene.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources


• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)


• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access


• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family


• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
  
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance


• Full training and protective uniform provided.


• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.


• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.


• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment


• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.