Domestic Assistant

Sodexo Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the team at Ipswich Hospital. You will help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors, supporting health and wellbeing across the hospital.

If you value hard work, attention to detail and delivering exceptional service, join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You’ll carry out routine cleaning, replenish supplies, and follow infection-control requirements while maintaining confidentiality and a

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and good communication skills.
• Friendly, respectful and caring approach towards patients and visitors.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely at all times.
• High standards of personal hygiene and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.
• Manual-handling knowledge or willingness to complete the required training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine cleaning duties in line with ward and departmental procedures.
• Clean floors, furniture, beds, bathrooms, toilets, glass and other hospital areas.
• Replenish essential supplies, including soap, hand towels and toilet paper.
• Safely remove domestic and clinical waste.
• Use cleaning equipment, materials and PPE correctly and safely.
• Respond to additional cleaning requests and follow infection-control requirements.
• Report maintenance issues, defects or signs of infestation.
• Communicate politely and professionally with patients, visitors and hospital colleagues while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Basic literacy

Communication skills

Friendly attitude

Teamwork

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Manual handling training

Job description

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Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join ourSodexoteam at Ipswich Hospital . In this vital role, you’ll help create a safe,clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your workwill directly support health and wellbeing throughout the hospital. If you have a strongwork ethic, an eye for detail, and take pride in delivering exceptionalservice, this is your chance to be part of something greater. Join Sodexo andbe part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purposeand thrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out routine cleaning duties in line with ward and departmental procedures.
• Clean floors, furniture, beds, bathrooms, toilets, glass and other hospital areas.
• Replenish essential supplies, including soap, hand towels and toilet paper.
• Safely remove domestic and clinical waste.
• Use cleaning equipment, materials and PPE correctly and safely.
• Respond to additional cleaning requests and follow infection-control requirements.
• Report maintenance issues, defects or signs of infestation.
• Communicate politely and professionally with patients, visitors and hospital colleagues while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.

What you bring:

• Basic literacy and good communication skills.
• A friendly, respectful and caring approach towards patients and visitors.
• The ability to follow instructions and work safely at all times.
• High standards of personal hygiene and professionalism.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and positive attitude, including a willingness to learn.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.
• Manual-handling knowledge or a willingness to complete the required training.

What we offer:

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

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & 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 & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader inservices that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, servingover 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-SiteFood and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & HomeServices.

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

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

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