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Job summary

Main area
Domestic
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Posts available - 18 hours per week x 2 / 20 hours per week x 1
Hours
Part time - 1.49 hour per week (Various shifts to include week days and weekends and bank holidays on a rota which will include AM and PM)
Job ref
100-EA021-0625
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llandovery Hospital
Town
Llandovery
Salary
£23,970 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
29/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Soft Facilities Assistant (Ward Duties)

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

Do you enjoy meeting people and the satisfaction of doing a good job that really makes a difference? If the answer is yes, do contact us, as we can offer excellent working conditions as a Soft Facilities Assistant working in Llandovery Hospital.

We are looking for self motivated individuals who will work as part of a team and on their own. The candidate will play an active role within the support team; the main duties of the post include general cleaning of ward/departmental areas of the hospital.

Main duties of the job

We offer a full induction, followed by extensive training program in which the successful candidates will be trained in all aspects of the service and will be required to use a variety of cleaning equipment and obtain the Food Safety Level 2 Award which is provided in-house.

Contracted hours available are 18 & 20  per week working shifts ranging from 07:00 to 19:00 on a rota basis to include weekends and Bank Holiday working.  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
•    Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
•    Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
•    Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
•    47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
•    Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview will be held on 29.07.25

Person specification

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of dealing with the general public

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
  • Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge, or willingness to learn through on the job training
Desirable criteria
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly as required

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow routine instructions
  • Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a Domestic
  • Prepared to work alone
  • Prepared to handle blood and body fluids
  • Able to use own initiative
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Prepared to be responsible for keys/security/alarms

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrew Kelly
Job title
Assistant Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227959
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