Hotel Services Assistant (Domestic) – NHS
Are you looking for a part-time NHS job in Wales with a permanent contract? Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Hotel Services Assistant (Domestic) to work at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.
The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas, supporting housekeeping services and helping provide food and beverages to patients.
Applications are welcome from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to the employer’s recruitment and immigration requirements.
Job Details
- Job Title: Hotel Services Assistant (Domestic)
- Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Location: Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Cardigan, SA43 1JX
- Salary: £26,300 per year, pro rata
- Band: NHS Band 2
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part-time
- Hours: 25 hours per week
- Working Hours: 06:00–11:00, across five days
- Date Posted: 14 September 2026
- Closing Date: 24 September 2026
- Interview Date: 5 October 2026
- Reference: 100-EA071-0926
About the Role
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking confident and committed individuals to join its support team at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.
The successful candidate will help maintain a high standard of cleaning and housekeeping throughout hospital environments while also supporting inpatient food and beverage services.
This is a practical, team-based role where attention to cleanliness, good communication and the ability to respond to changing demands are important.
Previous paid or unpaid experience demonstrating teamwork or relevant skills should be mentioned in your supporting statement.
Key Responsibilities
As a Hotel Services Assistant, your duties will include:
- Cleaning ward and departmental areas.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical environments.
- Carrying out housekeeping duties within the hospital.
- Preparing and serving food and beverages to inpatients.
- Responding to requests for unscheduled cleaning.
- Working closely with clinical staff and other members of the support team.
- Following routine instructions and established procedures.
- Responding appropriately to changing demands at short notice.
- Contributing to a safe, clean and positive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Requirements / Person Specification
Essential skills and attributes:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to understand and follow routine instructions.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to respond to changing demands at short notice.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Welsh Speaker at Level 1, or willingness to work towards the required level.
You do not necessarily need to already speak Welsh. The Health Board provides learning options and staff support for employees who wish to develop their Welsh language skills.
Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Salary & Benefits
The position is offered at NHS Band 2, with a salary of £26,300 per year pro rata.
As this is a permanent NHS position, successful candidates will be employed by Hywel Dda University Health Board under its applicable employment terms and conditions.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time permanent position involving:
- 25 hours per week
- Five working days
- 06:00–11:00
Candidates should ensure they can meet the required early-morning working pattern before applying.
Visa / Right-to-Work
Skilled Worker sponsorship: Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants.
This statement comes directly from the vacancy information. However, eligibility for sponsorship is subject to the employer’s assessment and the relevant UK immigration requirements. Applicants should not assume that applying automatically guarantees sponsorship.
Candidates applying from overseas who require a visa should independently check that they meet the applicable Skilled Worker requirements.
The vacancy also states that certain overseas Skilled Worker applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates covering countries where they have lived for the required periods.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions.
Application / Selection Process
Applicants should submit their application through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.
The employer specifically asks applicants to include a sentence in their supporting statement describing any previous paid or unpaid experience demonstrating teamwork and/or relevant skills for this role.
Interview date: 5 October 2026.
Deadline
The closing date for applications is:
24 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an NHS job?
Yes. The position is with Hywel Dda University Health Board and is an NHS Band 2 role.
Where is the job located?
The job is based at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa’r Felin, Cardigan, SA43 1JX.
How much does the job pay?
The advertised salary is £26,300 per year pro rata.
Is this a full-time position?
No. It is a part-time permanent position for 25 hours per week.
What are the working hours?
The advertised hours are 06:00 to 11:00 across five days.
Can applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship apply?
Yes. The advert states that applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and remains subject to eligibility and the employer’s requirements.
Do I need to speak Welsh?
Welsh is desirable, not listed as an essential requirement. Applicants who do not currently meet the desirable Welsh-language requirement may be supported to develop their Welsh skills.
Do I need previous NHS experience?
The advert does not state that previous NHS experience is essential. Applicants should demonstrate relevant skills and/or teamwork experience in their supporting statement, including experience gained through paid or unpaid work.
When is the application deadline?
The closing date is 24 September 2026.
When are interviews?
Interviews are scheduled for 5 October 2026.
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