Casual Domestic Assistant

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• Casual Contract
• £12.92 per hour
• Location is Stow Lodge Centre

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Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our Sodexo team at Stow Lodge Centre. 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:

• Complete general cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, emptying bins and cleaning internal glass.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and accurately complete the required documentation and tick sheets.
• Carry out discharge cleans, infectious cleans and other specialist cleaning tasks when required.
• Replenish supplies and notify the Team Leader when stock levels are running low.
• Remove general and clinical waste and place it in the correct waste stream.
• Check cleaning equipment and machinery before use, reporting any faults or safety concerns immediately.
• Clean and maintain equipment, including cables, filters and bags.
• Keep cleaning cupboards clean, organised and safe.
• Change curtains and clean blinds in line with the department’s cleaning schedule.
• Wear the correct uniform and personal protective equipment for each task.
• Work alongside ward and clinic teams, responding to changing priorities and service requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents and equipment faults through the appropriate reporting process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and handle information accurately and securely.
• Attend mandatory, statutory and role-specific training.
• Follow infection control, COSHH, manual handling, safeguarding and health and safety requirements at all times.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a cleaning role.
• A good understanding of cleaning methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high cleaning standards.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to organise your workload and work to deadlines.
• An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

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.

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