Support Service Assistant

Company: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. Salary: £26,299.62 per annum pro rata. Closing date: 02/06/2026 23:59.

Support Service Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

1 X 14 hour posts available, worked on a 7 on 7 off rota.

Applicants must be able to achieve a high standard of cleanliness and provide a clean and safe hospital environment for staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness and customer’s care.

Catering service also provided to ward areas so experience in catering services desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Duties include but are not limited to: emptying of bins, vacuum cleaning, mopping, buffing/scrubbing of floors, damp dusting of all furniture/fittings, replenishing and cleaning of all sanitary areas. Catering service also provided on ward areas.

Person specification

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
  • Committed to complete a NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services within 18 months of employment

Experience

  • Previous cleaning and/or catering experience
  • Ability to use a computer to input data, send and receive emails, and undertake e-learning
  • Working in a hospital or healthcare setting

Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of Health & Safety
  • National standards of cleanliness
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Domestic and clinical waste disposal procedures

Skills / Abilities

  • Ability to understand and adhere to standards and procedures
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills both verbally and written
  • Ability to operate cleaning machinery
  • Able to acquire new skills and willing to work towards and achieve an appropriate qualification
  • Possess excellent hygiene standards

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Posted: June 1st, 2026