Housekeeping Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time Housekeeping Assistant for the Central Health Clinic, located in Salisbury. We have one permanent position available. 17.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri, ). The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving a high standard of cleanliness in a clinical environment and also non-clinical areas throughout the premises, ensuring that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.

Full on-site training is provided and PPE provision is also included.

Note: This role requires current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

• To undertake cleaning duties throughout the health care premise, which may include clinical departments, offices, kitchens, sanitary and communal areas.
• To empty, clean and reline general and clinical waste bins, segregating waste for disposal to appropriate holding bins.
• To replenish supplies of soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.
• Floor cleaning

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Date posted 05 February 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 2

Salary £24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Part-time

Reference number

Job locations Central Health Clinic, Avon Approach, Salisbury, SP1 3SL

Job responsibilities

• To arrange furniture and equipment for various classes, clinics and return to normal order after use.
• To undertake periodic cleaning maintenance of carpets and other floor surfaces and planned and ad hoc curtain changing as required.
• To maintain departmental records where appropriate, such as refrigeration temperatures, flushing and w/c cleaning forms.
• To use all cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions and departmental procedures, storing safely and securely when not in use.

Essential

• Education/
  
  Qualifications:
  
  General educational level of numeracy and literacy
• Experience:
  
  General workplace experience;
  Experience of completing workplace training;
  Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace

Desirable

• Basic Health and Safety knowledge/qualification
• Basic food hygiene knowledge/qualification
• Cleaning experience
• Control of infection knowledge
• NHS workplace experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
Central Health Clinic, Avon Approach, Salisbury, SP1 3SL