Housekeeper

Transformationunitgm; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A Welsh healthcare organization is seeking a Facilities support role to ensure high housekeeping standards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This part-time position requires responsibilities such as maintaining cleanliness and providing excellent service. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning and working alongside healthcare professionals. The role offers flexible hours in a compassionate work environment focused on patient care and team collaboration, aligned with NHS standards.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working hours

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of cleaning duties.
• Experience in working with people.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a high standard of environmental cleanliness.
• Carrying out housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Providing patient/customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Skilled in cleaning equipment

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Job description

Main area Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (various hours available, based on rota working patterns) Job ref 110-EA005-0126

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Pontyclun Salary £24,833 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/01/2026 23:59

Band 2

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

We have a variety of part time hours available.

The roles will support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering Housekeeping and Catering services to the National Standards for these services gamma in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and 9 and Organisational Standards. To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices; and helping to maintain open, effective communication.

owattful skills desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency ’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations424 with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Main duties of the job

Maintaining a high standard of environmental cleanliness

Carrying out housekeeping, cleaning and service associated semi-skilled duties, e.g. curtain changes, removal and cleaning of fixtures and fittings, linen.

Maintaining a safe working environment.

Provide a Patient/Customer service.

The post holder is required to attend all relevant staff meetings and training sessions as required by the Housekeepingarine managerial suppliers to maintain personal competency and comply with Health Board or legislative requirements. In accordance with housekeeping policy and procedures, occupational health and health and safety procedures.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve

• We treat everyone with respect

• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace thatennia values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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

Person specification

Experience

• Previous experience of cleaning duties Experience of working with people.
• Previous każden experience of working within a hospital environment.

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Aptitude and Abilities

• Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment used in cleaning services.
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desired for this Role.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.

Applications are welcome Certified in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We are here, we reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts proof subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of 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.