Housekeeping Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Blue Light Card

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Yeovil Hospital is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. You will support ward and clinical areas, follow cleaning procedures and contribute to infection prevention.

Previous experience would be beneficial, but full training will be provided. The role also involves serving meals and assisting with meal trolleys, water jugs and waste disposal, working with nursing teams to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, hospitality, catering, healthcare or customer service would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across ward and clinical areas.
• Support infection prevention by following cleaning procedures and standards.
• Serve meals and hot drinks to patients with care and compassion.
• Prepare and clean meal trolleys before and after service.
• Replace patient water jugs and tumblers throughout the day.
• Safely handle and dispose of waste using correct segregation procedures.
• Work closely with nursing and clinical teams to support patient wellbeing.
• Help create a positive experience for patients and visitors every day.

Skills

Cleaning

Hospitality

Customer service

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's experiences? We're looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join our dedicated Facilities team at Yeovil Hospital. This is an important role that helps ensure our hospital remains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. Every day you'll play a vital part in supporting patient care, helping to prevent infection, serving meals and refreshments, and creating the high standards our patients deserves., As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across ward and clinical areas
• Support infection prevention by following cleaning procedures and standards
• Serve meals and hot drinks to patients with care and compassion
• Prepare and clean meal trolleys before and after service
• Replace patient water jugs and tumblers throughout the day
• Safely handle and dispose of waste using correct segregation procedures
• Work closely with nursing and clinical teams to support patient wellbeing
• Help create a positive experience for patients and visitors every day

Previous experience in cleaning, hospitality, catering, healthcare or customer service would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. If you're hardworking, compassionate and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for every patient, every day.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.