Housekeeper

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Simply Serve Ltd is currently recruiting Housekeeping Assistants to support our healthcare facilities in Yeovil We are looking for reliable and flexible individuals who are able to work to a weekly rota pattern including regular weekend shifts

Main duties of the job

About the RoleAs a Housekeeping Assistant you will play an essential role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the hospital This role is primarily based on clinical wards but as and when required duties may extend to other areas within the Yeovil District Hospital premisesTypical Working HoursShifts are usually between seven thirty am to three thirty pm and eleven thirty am to seven pmRota pattern runs from Monday to Sunday with two or more days off per weekKey RequirementsFlexibility to work across a seven day rota including weekendsGood attention to detail and a strong work ethicAbility to work independently and within a teamPrevious cleaning experience is desirable but not essential full training provided

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2260

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key RequirementsFlexibility to work across a seven day rota including weekendsGood attention to detail and a strong work ethicAbility to work independently and within a teamPrevious cleaning experience is desirable but not essential full training providedWhat We OfferA supportive and friendly working environmentCompetitive payNHS linked benefits through Somerset NHS Foundation TrustTraining and development opportunitiesIf you are dependable motivated and ready to make a positive difference we would love to hear from you

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key RequirementsFlexibility to work across a seven day rota including weekendsGood attention to detail and a strong work ethicAbility to work independently and within a teamPrevious cleaning experience is desirable but not essential full training providedWhat We OfferA supportive and friendly working environmentCompetitive payNHS linked benefits through Somerset NHS Foundation TrustTraining and development opportunitiesIf you are dependable motivated and ready to make a positive difference we would love to hear from you

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see attached Job Description

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Marcin Bohm

Marcin.bohm@somersetft.nhs.uk

07738243624

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2260

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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