Domestic Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Do you enjoy meeting people and the satisfaction of doing a job that really makes a difference? If the answer is yes, do contact us, as we offer excellent working conditions as a Domestic Assistant at Bronglais General Hospital.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who will work as part of a team and on their own. The successful candidates will play an active role within the support team.

2 x 15 hours posts available - 11:30-19:30 (to include weekend and bank holidays)

1x 30 hours - There are various shift patterns available, with potential of night working on a rota basis, to include weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post include :

To undertake routine or emergency/unplanned cleaning tasks in inpatient, outpatient and department areas, follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures;support ward base catering function.

We offer a full induction, followed by an extensive training program in which the successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of the service.

You will be required to use a variety of equipment.

About us

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

Job description

Job 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.Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 03/11/2026

Job description
Job 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.Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 03/11/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 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

• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly as required

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• 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

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 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

• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly as required

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the general public

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• 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

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Caradog Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

United Kingdom

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