Domestic Laundry Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 15 Hours. 2 Night Shifts Including Weekends
• £12.51 per hour + any enhancements 
• Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks 
• Holidays
• Location is Colchester Hospital

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

Domestic Assistant – Colchester Hospital
£12.51 per hour + enhancements |   15 hours per week | 2 night shifts (including weekends)
Location: Colchester Hospital (CO4 5JL)

The Role
We’re looking for a Domestic Assistant to join our Sodexo team at Colchester Hospital. In this vital role, you’ll help ensure patients receive care in an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming. Your work will directly reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and contribute to patient wellbeing every single day.

What you’ll do

• • Ensure a high-quality domestic service is delivered in an efficient and effective manner
  • Maintain effective and meaningful communication with Sodexo colleagues, ward managers, matrons and service users.
  • Ensure that the standard of domestic service within a designated area is monitored to 2023 National 
     Specification for Cleanliness and remedial action is taken within the target time
  • Control the receipt and issue of cleaning materials, consumable and equipment ensuring minimising waste and identifying and managing excess usage.
  • Ensure the domestic cleaning cloths are readily available for all services times
  • Cloths are clean to a high standard and using the correct cleaning equipment and chemical products
  • Report any faults with equipment in a timely manner to a manager or facilities coordinator
  • Ensure the domestic team complies with Trust and Sodexo policy and delivery of patient promises
  • Build and maintain relationships with employees and service users
  • To promote and encourage ZERO Harm and lead by example and ensure all incidents and accidents are fully investigated and recorded on SALUS.

The duties of this post are not exhaustive and may be reviewed and amended as necessary in 
 accordance with a changing environment.

• Communicate in a polite, clear and timely manner with customers.
• Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and positive attitude to patients, staff and visitors at all times.
• Work as team with Sodexo managers, supervisors, client employees and colleagues.
• Listen, empathise and work diligently to answer any queries raised by patients, visitors and employees.
• Dress in the correct uniform, inc. name badges, and always appear professional.
• Display professional conduct and protect patient’s privacy and dignity.

What you’ll bring

• A caring, compassionate, and professional attitude when supporting patients, staff, and visitors.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider facilities team.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to high hygiene and safety standards.

• A professional appearance and conduct, always protecting patient dignity and privacy.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements.

• Full training, uniform, and equipment provided.

• Access to Sodexo’s wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Programme, and 24/7 GP service.

• Discounts on major retailers, cycle-to-work scheme, volunteering opportunities, and more.

• The chance to be part of a supportive team making a meaningful difference every day.

Apply now to join Sodexo and play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at Colchester Hospital.