Hotel Services Assistant (Domestic)

Job description

Job summary

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

We are currently seeking to recruit confident and committed individuals to join our team and be responsible for a high standard of cleaning and housekeeping services.

The successful 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.

In your supporting statement, please include a sentence to show any previous experiences (paid or unpaid) that reflect team work and/or relevant skills to this role.

We have a variety of part-time hours available, varying from 15 hours to 35 hours. The working hours available will vary between the hours of 07:30 - 20:30 Monday - Sunday.

Main duties of the job

Hotel Services Assistants are responsible for achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout all clinical and non clinical environments, along with providing a food and beverage service to inpatients.

The main duties on a day to day basis , include general cleaning of the ward and departments,preparing and serving patient food and beverages 3 times a day, responding to requests for unscheduled cleaning, and working as a team alongside clinical staff to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.

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:

o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso 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.

Interviews will be held on 13.10.2026

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.

Interviews will be held on 13.10.2026

Person Specification

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

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Person Specification
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

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (level 1)

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

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

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