Job Description

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday,Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 0700-1330)
Pay Rate: 12.51 - 22.89 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable DomesticAssistant(Healthcare Cleaner) to join our team at North Devon DistrictHospital. You will play a key role in ensuring patients, staff, and visitorsexperience a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at all times.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and ad-hoc cleaning duties in line with national cleanliness standards and Trust policies.
• Maintain a hygienic, safe patient environment, helping to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste according to infection prevention policies.
• Replenish consumables (soap, paper towels, toilet rolls, etc.).
• Operate cleaning equipment safely, following COSHH and PPE requirements.
• Communicate courteously with patients, staff, and visitors, always providing a professional and caring service.
• Work flexibly across different hospital areas when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a cleaning or domestic role (healthcare setting desirable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, respectful, and professional approach to patients and colleagues.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Physically able to carry out cleaning duties, including moving equipment and light furniture.
• High personal hygiene standards.

A satisfactory criminal record checkis required for this position.
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chanceto make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, actwith purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offera 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 andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber 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 servicesthat improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & HomeServices.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications frompeople with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, andidentities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our EmployeeNetworks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Abilitynetwork, So Together ,Generations and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leaderemployer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, andmaking sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.
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Salary 12.51 - 22.89 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2245345/148627
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 31 October, 2025
Job Category Cleaning
Business Unit UK Healthcare - Frontline
Location Barnstaple, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 01 October, 2025

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