Cleaning & Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cleaning & Catering Assistant to join their team in Weston-super-Mare. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a patient-friendly environment, providing essential portering services across a large hospital. The ideal candidate will possess a friendly demeanor and a proactive attitude, ensuring respectful communication with patients and staff alike. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

NHS Pension Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Discount Schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Pleasant and friendly demeanor.
• Proactive attitude with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide portering and messenger services across the hospital.
• Collect and deliver goods including medical supplies and documents.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Friendly Demeanor

Proactive Attitude

Respectful Communication

Job description

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Cleaning & Catering Assistant, Weston-super-Mare

Client:

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We value a healthy work-life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Join the largest University Hospital in the South West, where our people and patients are at the heart of everything!

We are recruiting General Porters to provide high-standard portering services across Weston General Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a patient-friendly environment.

This rota is Monday - Sunday, working every other weekend, on a 14-week rolling schedule. Shifts start as early as 7am and finish as late as midnight.

Daily tasks include:

• Providing portering and messenger services, including transferring patients and visitors between wards and departments.
• Collecting and delivering goods such as drugs, bloods, furniture, case notes, specimens, x-rays, and medical gas cylinders.
• Handling mail and hospital deliveries.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Transferring furniture and portable equipment.
• Maintaining confidentiality and attending trust training.
• Responding to emergency calls, including cardiac arrest, fire, and major trauma.

Qualifications and skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Pleasant and friendly demeanor.
• Initiative and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of respectful communication with patients, families, and staff.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Access to NHS pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Discount schemes at various outlets, including insurance, holidays, and shopping.

UHBW is one of the largest acute NHS Trusts in the UK, serving over 500,000 people across South West England. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We promote diversity and are an equal opportunities employer.