Housekeeping Assistant

Previous experience in cleaning, hospitality, catering, healthcare or customer service would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.If you're hardworking, compassionate and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for every patient, every day.

The Housekeeping Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across Yeovil District Hospital. The role supports infection prevention and control by ensuring all areas are cleaned in line with required standards and schedules, helping to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections and promote a positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

In addition to cleaning duties, the role involves supporting ward activities such as serving meals and beverages, replenishing water, and working closely with nursing and clinical teams to meet patient needs. Housekeeping Assistants are responsible for using cleaning equipment safely, following colour coding systems, and ensuring correct waste segregation.

The role requires good teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures and instructions, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of the hospital environment.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Essential: - No formal qualifications required; basic education (GCSE level or equivalent) desirable

Desirable: - Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or willingness to work towards; - GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Additional Criteria

Essential: - Please refer to the attached Job Description