Support Service Assistant

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Doncaster seeks a Support Service Assistant to maintain cleanliness in the hospital facilities and assist with the catering service. The role requires GCSE in English and Mathematics, experience in cleaning or catering is preferred but full training will be provided. Applicants should be committed to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services within 18 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Must achieve a high standard of cleanliness and provide a safe hospital environment.
• Experience in catering services is desirable but training will be provided.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry and e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Emptying bins and vacuum cleaning.
• Mopping and buffing/scrubbing of floors.
• Replenishing and cleaning all sanitary areas.

Skills

Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards

Catering services experience

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Food Safety Level 2

Basic IT Level 1

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services (to be completed)

Job description

Support Service Assistant

The closing date is 03 December 2025.

1 post available, worked Monday to Friday only.

Applicants must be able to achieve a high standard of cleanliness and provide a safe hospital environment for staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and customer care. Catering service is also provided to ward areas, so experience in catering services is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

• Emptying bins
• Vacuum cleaning
• Mopping
• Buffing/scrubbing of floors
• Damp dusting all furniture/fittings
• Replenishing and cleaning of all sanitary areas
• Catering services provided to ward areas.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Food Safety Level 2
• Basic IT Level 1
• Committed to complete a NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services within 18 months of employment

Experience

• Previous cleaning and/or catering experience
• Ability to use a computer to input data, send and receive emails, and undertake e-learning
• Working in a hospital or healthcare setting

Knowledge

• Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Food Safety Act 1990
• National Standards of Cleanliness
• Infection prevention and control
• Domestic and clinical waste disposal procedures

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.

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT