Housekeeping Services Assistant – NHS
Employer: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Location: Stonebow Unit, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR2 2ER
Salary: £25,272 per year pro rata (£12.92 per hour)
Band: NHS Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Closing date: 20 October 2026
Reference: 798-8346441
Visa Sponsorship / Right to Work
The advert does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this role. As this is a Band 2 position, applicants seeking Skilled Worker sponsorship should not assume that sponsorship will be offered.
Applicants should confirm their eligibility and right-to-work requirements directly with the Trust before applying.
About the Role
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is recruiting a Housekeeping Services Assistant to provide a professional cleaning and housekeeping service across its healthcare facilities.
The successful candidate will work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and contribute to a positive environment for patients and staff.
Full training, support and guidance will be provided.
Working Hours
The role is for 24 hours per week, working:
- Monday: 08:00–14:30
- Tuesday: 08:00–14:30
- Thursday: 08:00–14:30
- Friday: 08:00–14:30
There is a 30-minute unpaid break during each shift.
The Trust states that working arrangements will be considered in line with the Working Time Regulations.
Main Responsibilities
Duties will include providing a comprehensive cleaning service in line with NHS cleanliness standards, schedules and procedures.
The successful candidate may work across community hospitals, inpatient settings, health centres, clinics and administrative areas.
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres and office areas.
- Carrying out general housekeeping duties.
- Using cleaning machines and following specialised cleaning procedures.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of healthcare environments in accordance with infection-control requirements.
- Working alongside clinical and infection-control teams.
- Reporting information that could affect clinical or non-clinical services.
- Following the Trust’s cleaning schedules and procedures.
The role offers variety, with duties tailored to the requirements of individual services and patient care.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Relevant practical experience and/or a relevant qualification.
Desirable: Previous experience of working in a clinical cleaning environment.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers £25,272 per year pro rata, equivalent to £12.92 per hour.
Benefits available to Trust employees include:
- Up to 32 days’ annual leave depending on contracted hours and length of service.
- NHS pension and life assurance.
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Training and career development.
- Uniform provided.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Staff networks and support programmes.
- Maternity, paternity and adoption support.
- Seasonal incentive schemes.
About the Employer
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust provides community, mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The Trust has more than 4,500 staff working across over 100 sites and provides services to people of all ages.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the official NHS Jobs listing before the 20 October 2026 closing date.
Applicants are advised to read the attached guidance notes and job description/person specification carefully before submitting an application.
Source: NHS Jobs / Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Reference: 798-8346441