Support Services Assistant (Domestic)

NHS; Llanidloes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a part-time Support Services Assistant to work 18 hours a week at Llanidloes Hospital. Responsibilities include supporting the domestic team with hotel services and cleaning in various departments. Applicants should be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work as part of a team. Welsh language skills are desirable, but training will be provided. This role offers a chance to work in a beautiful rural environment while making a real difference to patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices.
• Capable of performing independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and associated facilities.
• Clean in various departments as required.
• Organize own work to meet team objectives.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work in a team

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Literacy and numeracy level 1

Job description

We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Support Services Assistant within the Domestic team.

This is a 18 hour post working Monday to Sunday.

This post will be based at Llanidloes Hospital.

You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

There will be the expectation, when required, to clean in other departments.

Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.

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

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Ability

• To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
• To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

• Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.

Other

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

Qualifications and/or knowledge

• literacy and numeracy level 1

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.