Job summary
Employer heading
Support Services Assistant (Domestic)
Band 2
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.听
Job overview
We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Support Services Assistant within the Domestic team.听
This position is for 18 hours from Monday to Sunday.
This post will be based at Welshpool 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.
Main duties of the job
You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and听 associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at听 the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all听 appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures.
You will听 need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able听 to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own听 initiative.
Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as听 full training will be given.听
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won鈥檛 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鈥檙e also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 鈥檒ife work鈥 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: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 鈥淎pply now鈥 to view in Trac.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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.
Aptitude and Ability
Essential criteria
- 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 timeframes.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Desirable criteria
- literacy and numeracy level 1
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Bocking
- Job title
- Support Services Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 617209
- Additional information
Carol Stranks - Support Services Supervisor
01938 558908
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