Caretaker

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Stroud is looking for a caretaker to provide services across their community hospital. The role involves working shifts, managing both non-patient and inpatient areas, and driving between sites as needed. Effective communication with patients and staff is essential. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free car parking at many sites

27 days leave plus bank holidays

A broad range of training and development opportunities

Generous NHS pension

Flexible, family‑friendly working opportunities

Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking services throughout the hospital.
• Work across 7 days of the week in non‑patient and inpatient areas.
• Drive between sites as required.
• Follow instructions and procedures via written, verbal and IT methods of communication.
• Communicate with patients and staff effectively.

Job description

Overview

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined‑up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county. Our mission is to enable people to live the best life they can, and we work together to provide outstanding care, focusing on personalised care by asking "what matters to you". We support high‑quality teams, with a focus on healthy and happy staff.

Role Summary

Purpose: To provide caretaking services within our community hospital, working shifts across 7 days of the week in non‑patient and inpatient areas, including driving between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking services throughout the hospital.
• Work across 7 days of the week in non‑patient and inpatient areas.
• Drive between sites as required.
• Follow instructions and procedures via written, verbal and IT methods of communication.
• Communicate with patients and staff effectively, demonstrating good communication skills.

Qualifications, Training & Experience

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred.

Employability

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government's UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Benefits

• Free car parking at many of our sites.
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi‑professional preceptorship programme for all newly qualified nurses, nursing associates, internationally educated practitioners, allied health professionals and return to practice practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long‑service awards.
• Fast track physiotherapy.
• Our wellbeing line.
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

Application Information

Applicants are advised to apply early, as a large number of applications may lead to the vacancy being closed prior to the advertised date. We discourage over reliance on AI‑generated applications as it may lessen your chances of success.

For more information please see the attached "Additional Information for Applicants" document.