Sirona care & health CIC

Domestic Assistant

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit to our busy housekeeping team an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated person to provide a comprehensive housekeeping service to the North Somerset Community Hospital Site, based in Clevedon.

As a housekeeper, you will coordinate non-clinical ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies

As this is a very varied and demanding role, the applicant must possess great organisational abilities and ability to prioritise, good communication skills and a proactive can do approach to tasks. You must also be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Variety of shifts available, to include early mornings and weekends

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive housekeeping service at North Somerset Community Hospital as part of a team. The role supports the overall hospital objectives.

You'll be required to undertake routine cleaning activities and hostess duties. These duties are task driven and require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time and are performed under the direction of the Hotel Service Manager.

Differing levels of workload and requests from staff will- require the post-holder to re-evaluate priorities on a day to day basis to ensure a continuous high standard of cleanness in all clinical, office and public areas.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7533080-SL

Job locations

North Somerset Community Hospital

Old Street

Clevedon

BS21 6BS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Secondary Education

Desirable

Qualification in Food and Hygiene level 2 or be willing to train

Qualities

Essential

Domestic experience preferable within a hospital setting
Knowledge of control of infection
Experience in manual handling or be willing to train
Experience in working in a team

Desirable

Knowledge of Health & Safety & COSHH
To have experience in or be willing to carry out lone working
Basic IT Skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Secondary Education

Desirable

Qualification in Food and Hygiene level 2 or be willing to train

Qualities

Essential

Domestic experience preferable within a hospital setting
Knowledge of control of infection
Experience in manual handling or be willing to train
Experience in working in a team

Desirable

Knowledge of Health & Safety & COSHH
To have experience in or be willing to carry out lone working
Basic IT Skills

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.