Domestic Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app with 24/

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life保险

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Felixstowe Hospital, Constable Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HJ, is seeking a Domestic Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. Join Sodexo's facilities management team and contribute to high standards of cleanliness and patient care.

The role requires delivering cleaning services to the National Cleaning Standards, following COSHH and Health & Safety rules, and supporting operations with reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and best practices.
• Understanding of COSHH and health and safety requirements.
• English and Maths at entry level.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning services to high standards.
• Follow COSHH and infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and report incidents.
• Adhere to Food Safety regulations where required.
• Handle general and clinical waste in line with procedures.
• Collaborate with ward teams to support patient care.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Independent and team worker

Education

Entry level English and Maths

Job description

£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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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

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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 committedtobeingan 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.