Support Services Assistant (Domestic)

Powys Teaching Health Board; Newtown; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health board in Wales is seeking a part-time Support Services Assistant to join their Domestic team at Newtown Hospital. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a flexible work approach. Responsibilities include supporting hotel services, ensuring compliance with policies, and assisting in various departments as needed. Previous experience is an advantage but training will be provided. Fluency in Welsh is desirable. Apply by 29 December 2025 for an opportunity to enhance your career with a supportive employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Support local delivery of hotel services and domestic activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and local policies.
• Clean in other departments when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Communication (Welsh and/or English)

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board

Support Services Assistant (Domestic)

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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Job summary

Sponsorship: Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

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

This is a 16 hour post working Monday to Sunday.

This post will be based at Newtown Hospital.

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.

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 Health 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 the following page. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 070-EA033-1225

Job locations: Newtown Hospital, Llanfair Road, Newtown, SY16 2DW

Employer details

Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board

Address: Newtown Hospital, Llanfair Road, Newtown, SY16 2DW

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Support services coordinator

Hayley Cassell

[e-mail]

07929 781800