Support Services Assistant; Domestic)

Main area Support Services Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Including evenings and weekends between 07:30 and 19:00. Bank Holidays as they fall) Job
-EA033-0926-A

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ystradgynlais Hospital Town Swansea Salary £26,300 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

SPONSORSHIP/VISA
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 or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed

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

This post will be based at Ystradgynlais 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

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

• 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.

• 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 time frames.
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

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

• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service

• literacy and numeracy level 1

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.