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Job summary

Main area
Support Services
Grade
Band 2
Contract
0 months (Adhoc - when required to include weekdays, evenings, bank holidays and weekends)
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Adhoc - when required to include weekdays, evenings, bank holidays and weekends)
Job ref
070-BD-0426
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Welshpool
Town
Powys
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Powys Teaching Health Board logo

Bank Domestic Assistant

Band 2

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they hold a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed
This is a Bank position only

We are looking to recruit Hotel Services Domestic Assistants across Powys.  Our team of Domestic Assistants play a crucial part in the cleaning and domestic support side of the Hospital, assisting our Clinical teams by providing a clean and safe working environment for our Patients, Staff and Visitors. You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures.  You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.  Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given. Our Bank Domestic Assistants are invaluable to us and in return for their dedication and commitment, we offer the following benefits:- Access to a temporary staffing booking team and an online self-booking system with priority booking of shifts over agency workers;

 

Main duties of the job

You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and  associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at  the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all  appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will  need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able  to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own  initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as  full training will be given. 

 

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the requirements within this role.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential criteria
  • To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
  • To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
Desirable criteria
  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • literacy and numeracy level 1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anthony Harris
Job title
Hotel Services Supervisor Welshpool
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Lisa Jarman 01874 712580

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