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Are you looking for flexible bank work that fits around your lifestyle while allowing you to make a real difference every day? We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable and caring individuals to join our team as a Bank Housekeeping & Catering Assistant at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet.
This varied role combines responsibilities across both our housekeeping and catering services, giving you the opportunity to support patients, visitors and colleagues while helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming hospital environment. You'll enjoy the flexibility of bank working while gaining valuable experience within a professional and supportive healthcare setting.
BANK (0-hour) contract
but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Housekeeping & Catering Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the hospital by:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals to patients, visitors and staff.
- Recording patient meal choices and escalating any concerns where appropriate.
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety within catering areas.
- Cleaning patient areas, offices, corridors and public spaces to the required standards.
- Cleaning and restocking washroom facilities and supporting waste disposal processes.
- Using cleaning equipment safely and effectively following training and procedures.
- Supporting infection prevention and control standards throughout the hospital.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent service experience.
About us
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays when required.
- An understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection control.
- Experience within catering, housekeeping, hospitality or healthcare environments would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
What you can expect in return
- An hourly rate of £12.72
- Flexible bank working to fit around your availability.
- The opportunity to gain experience across both catering and housekeeping functions.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Details
- Date posted: 30 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.72 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 14578
- Job locations: Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays when required.
- An understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection control.
Desirable
- Experience within catering, housekeeping, hospitality or healthcare environments would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
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This advert is for Bank Housekeeping & Catering Assistant with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £12.72. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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