Domestic Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 21.5 Hours
• Week 1: Monday 06:30-14:00 Friday 06:30 - 14:00 Saturday 09:00-15:00 Sunday 09:00-15:00 
• Week 2: Monday 06:30-14:00 Saturday 09:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
• £12.51 - £22.89 per hour + any enhancements 
• Perks 
• Holidays
• Location is North Devon District Hospital

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Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our Sodexo team at North Devon District Hospital. In this vital role, you’ll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly support health and wellbeing throughout the hospital. If you have a strong work ethic, an eye for detail, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is your chance to be part of something greater. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way. 

 What you’ll do:

• Carry out scheduled cleaning tasks in designated areas, following all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness across all areas of responsibility.
• Safely manage and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in line with infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Replenish consumables such as paper towels, toilet rolls, soap, and other cleaning supplies.
• Use, store, and maintain cleaning equipment and materials safely and in compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Perform a range of domestic duties including cleaning sanitary areas and surfaces, bed cleaning, dishwashing, curtain changing, floor care, and waste collection.
• Respond to ad-hoc cleaning requests and report any maintenance or care concerns to supervisors, ensuring a patient-focused service.
• Support hospital operations by undertaking additional housekeeping or departmental duties as required by the line manager.

What you bring:

• Working within a cleaning team, dealing with waste, smells, bodily excretions and dirt
• Show empathy, care and compassion
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, colleagues, clients
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and professionally  – dealing with stressful and changeable situations
• Ability to adhere to instructions, standards and procedures
• Ability to build relationships and show respect for other people
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic literacy
• Physically able to push a cleaning trolley and move light furniture
• High standard of personal hygiene

 What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins