Domestic Assistant

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 Domestic Assistant working in Prince Philip 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.

We offer a full induction, followed by an extensive training program in which the successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of the service.

Contracted hours are 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday

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

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 disabilitiesservices.

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:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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 23/02/2026.

• 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

• Experience of dealing with the general public

• 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

• Able to work flexibly as required
• Welsh Speaker (Level
  1)

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.