Support Service Assistant

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is recruiting for NHS AfC Band 2 Support Service Assistants. Two posts are available, working Monday to Friday only, with one 15.00 post and one 10.00 post.

Role involves maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment and supporting ward catering services. Full training will be provided; eligibility for sponsorship guidance is included in the posting.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required
• Commit to completing a competency workbook within 12 months
• NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services within 18 months of employment
• Previous cleaning and/or catering experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Emptying bins, vacuum cleaning, mopping, buffing/scrubbing floors, damp dusting all furniture/fittings
• Replenishing and cleaning of all sanitary areas
• Catering service provided on ward areas

Skills

Computer literacy / email usage

Hygiene standards

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services

Competency workbook within 12 months

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Tickhill Road Hospital Town Doncaster Salary £26,299.62 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2026 23:59

Support Service Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

2 X posts available, worked Monday to Friday only

1x 15.00 post

1x 10.00 post

Applicants must be able to achieve a high standard of cleanliness and provide a clean and safe hospital environment for staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and customer's care.

Catering service also provided to ward areas so experience in catering services desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicants.

Main duties of the job

Duties include but not limited to – Emptying of bins, vacuum cleaning, mopping, buffing/scrubbing of floors, damp dusting all furniture/fittings, replenishing and cleaning of all sanitary areas.

Catering service also provided on ward areas.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ 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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Commit to completing a competency workbook within 12 months
• 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
• National Standards of Cleanliness
• Infection prevention and control
• Domestic and clinical waste disposal procedures

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to understand and adhere to standards and procedures
• Ability to work as a team member
• Possess excellent hygiene standards
• Communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery
• Able to acquire new skills and willing to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification
• Good interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

**Eligibility for sponsorship - please read before submitting your application**

Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship.

*****Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorshiphere: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

**Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance including changes to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications and eligibility for dependent visas from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.