Soft Facilities Assistant (Ward Duties)

NHS; Llandovery; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Soft Facilities Assistant at Llandovery Hospital. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within the hospital, contributing significantly to patient care. This part-time role requires a proactive individual, with opportunities for training and development, particularly in food safety. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, with support offered to meet language requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the general public.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of ward/departmental areas of the hospital.
• Using various cleaning equipment and obtaining Food Safety Level 2 Award.

Skills

Ability to follow routine instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Enthusiasm and willingness to work

Ability to use initiative

Job description

Do you enjoy meeting people and the satisfaction of doing a good job that really makes a difference? If the answer is yes, do contact us, as we can offer excellent working conditions as a Soft Facilities Assistant working in Llandovery Hospital.

We are looking for self motivated individuals who will work as part of a team and on their own. The candidate will play an active role within the support team; the main duties of the post include general cleaning of ward/departmental areas of the hospital.

Main duties of the job

We offer a full induction, followed by extensive training program in which the successful candidates will be trained in all aspects of the service and will be required to use a variety of cleaning equipment and obtain the Food Safety Level 2 Award which is provided in-house.

Contracted hours available are 18 & 20 per week working shifts ranging from 07:00 to 19:00 on a rota basis to include weekends and Bank Holiday working.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview will be held on 29.07.25

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the general public

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
• Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge, or willingness to learn through on the job training
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Other

• Able to work flexibly as required

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to understand and follow routine instructions
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a Domestic
• Prepared to work alone
• Prepared to handle blood and body fluids
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Prepared to be responsible for keys/security/alarms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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