Housekeeper

Job Introduction

Housekeeper

Healthy outcomes start with positivepatient experiences.

Location: North Devon District Hospital

Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Shifts: 06:30–14:00 / 12:00 - 19:00 

Pay: £12.51 – £22.89 per hour + benefits

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Job Introduction

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a role where your work truly matters. As a Cleaning Supervisor with Sodexo at Location,you’ll play a key part in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environmentthat directly impacts the health and well-being of patients, staff, andvisitors. Your leadership will help prevent the spread of infection andcontribute to a high standard of care. Join Sodexo and be part of somethinggreater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in yourown way.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcomingenvironment for patients, staff, and visitors. Working as part of ourSodexo team, you’ll play a vital role in infection prevention and patient care,ensuring high standards of cleanliness across the hospital.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out routine and ad-hoc cleaning tasks to maintain a hygienic environment
• Safely handle cleaning equipment and materials (COSHH compliant)
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls
• Support ward teams with additional cleaning requests as needed
• Provide excellent customer care with compassion and professionalism
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and infection control policies

What You’ll Bring

• A positive, caring, and compassionate attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic literacy and good communication skill
•  Physically fit to manage cleaning equipment and light furniture
• Previous experience in healthcare cleaning is desirable but not essential

Be part of a team that puts people first—and feelproud of the difference you make every day.

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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 andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality ofLife, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each daythrough 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. Weare a forces friendly employer. Wewelcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involvedwith our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview schemefor candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria forthe job.

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

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