Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.51 to £22.89 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX31 4JB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1941226/154591 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 23.15 Hours
- Week 1:Monday 07:00-14:30, Thursday 06:30- 14:00, Friday 06:30-14:15
- Week 2:Monday 06:30-14:15, Friday 07:00-14:30, Sat 09:00-15:00, Sun 09:00-15:00
- £12.51 - £22.89 per hour
- Sodexo Perks
- Holidays
- Location is North Devon District Hospital
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Job Introduction
We’re looking for aHousekeeperto join ourSodexoteam atNorth Devon District Hospital. In this vital role, you’ll help create a safe,clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your workwill directly support health and wellbeing throughout the hospital.If you have a strongwork ethic, an eye for detail, and take pride in delivering exceptionalservice, this is your chance to be part of something greater. Join Sodexo andbe part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purposeand thrive in your way.
What you’ll do:
- Complete scheduled cleaning tasks in assigned areas in line with policies and procedures.
- Maintain high cleanliness standards and safely dispose of domestic and clinical waste.
- Replenish consumables and manage cleaning stock and equipment in compliance with COSHH.
- Carry out a range of cleaning duties, including floors, surfaces, sanitary areas, and waste collection.
- Use PPE, approved equipment, and follow safety guidelines at all times.
- Respond to ad-hoc cleaning requests as directed.
- Work with clinical staff to provide a patient-focused service.
- Report maintenance or care issues and undertake additional duties as required.
What you bring:
- Working within a cleaning team, dealing with waste, smells, bodily excretions and dirt
- Show empathy, care and compassion
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, colleagues, clients
- Ability to work independently, flexibly and professionally– dealing with stressful and changeable situations
- Ability to adhere to instructions, standards and procedures
- Ability to build relationships and show respect for other people
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic literacy
- Physically able to push a cleaning trolley and move light furniture
- High standard of personal hygiene
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusiveculture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins