Job overview
To support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering housekeeping and linen room services to the National Standards for Cleanliness in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and organisational standards.
To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices, supporting the Facilities Unit commitment to the EQMS framework and helping to maintain open, effective communication.
Welsh 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 conversations 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
- Patient/Customer service
- The post holder is required to attend all relevant training sessions as required by the housekeeping manager/supervisors 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the Facilities (Hotel Services) team in delivering housekeeping and linen room services to National Standards for Cleaning in NHS Wales, HIW standard 5 and Organisational assisting in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices, supporting the Facilities Unit commitment to the EQMS framework and helping to maintain open, effective communication.
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Person specification
Skills
Desirable
- Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning duties
Desirable
- Worked within a hotel services environment
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Knowlege of COSHH guidelines
Desirable
- British institute of cleaning science, cleaning operative proficiency certificate
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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