Job overview
We are looking for a Housekeeper/Caterer to join our facilities team based at Hafod Y Wennol Pontyclun CF72 8JX.
This is a dual post consisting of both cleaning and catering.
Catering & Cleaning knowledge and experience is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
This post is a 15 hours post working 2 x 7.5 per shifts per week
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be working on a 3 week rota as below, But will be expected to change to cover service needs
week 1 Tuesday 9am-5pm / Friday 6.30am-2.30pm
week 2 Monday and Tuesday 9am-5pm
week 3 Tuesday and Friday 9am-5pm
Post holder will need to be able to travel to the Unit independently, as the location of Unit is located in Pontyclun CF72 8JX
Possession of an accredited Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous but not essential for post as training will be provided
Flexible approach is required due to service needs
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. 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. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Aptitude
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard education
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Catering experience / Knowledge
- Cleaning experience/Knowledge
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience in NHS or similar
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This advert is for Housekeeper/Caterer with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Hafod y Wennol. 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 25 Aug 2026.
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