Housekeeper

Temple B'nai Abraham; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider based in Pontyclun is looking for a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to support their Facilities team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, providing patient services, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Candidates should have experience in cleaning duties, good communication skills, and be able to work well in a team. This position offers a flexible working pattern with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning duties.
• Experience of working with people.
• Good communication skills, able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of environmental cleanliness.
• Carry out housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide patient and customer service.
• Attend relevant staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

We have a variety of part‑time hours available. The roles will support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering Housekeeping and Catering services to the National Standards for these services in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and 9 and Organisational Standards. To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices; and helping to maintain open, effective communication.

Welsh Skills Desirable

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; while the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. It’s not ‘fluency’, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Main Duties

• Maintaining a high standard of environmental cleanliness
• Carrying out housekeeping, cleaning and service‑associated semi‑skilled duties, e.g. curtain changes, removal and cleaning of fixtures and fittings, linen
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Providing patient/customer service
• Attending all relevant staff meetings and training sessions as required by the Housekeeping Manager/supervisors to maintain personal competency and comply with health board or legislative requirements, in accordance with housekeeping policy and procedures, occupational health and health and safety procedures

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13 500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450 000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three district general hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including: a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

• Date posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,833 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 110‑EA005‑0126
• Job locations: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR

Qualification and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning duties
• Experience of working with people
• Good communication skills, able to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a hospital environment
• Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment used in cleaning services
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Disclosures

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR
Website: https://joinctm.wales/