Facilities Assistant

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a cleaning staff member to support various wards and departments. The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards, assisting with food service, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This position is ideal for individuals with prior cleaning or catering experience who demonstrate effective communication and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical ability required.
• Willingness to achieve QCF Level 2 qualification.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and food service duties adhering to hygienic standards.
• Assist with light portering and waste management.
• Participate in required health and safety training.

Skills

Cleaning Techniques

Food Service Skills

Health Compliance

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2 in Hospitality, Cleaning, or Support Services

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Basic IT Skills

Job description

The post holder will work within the Trust's various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service, and other patient support activities.

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Main duties of the job

• Perform cleaning duties within the allocated department and related areas according to the departmental cleaning schedule, National Cleaning Standards, including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.
• Assist with ad hoc light portering duties.
• Check equipment and display warning signs to comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure correct waste segregation and disposal procedures in line with Trust policy.
• Regenerate and serve food, prepare beverages, and perform related duties.
• Distribute and collect linen to wards and departments, along with other laundry duties.
• Complete Trust and departmental paperwork as per standing instructions.
• Assist with health, safety, hygiene, and monitoring checks/audits.
• Observe Food Hygiene Legislation and hospital and client policies, reporting faults or operational issues to supervisors or managers.
• Engage in all relevant training programs and courses.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, along with specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We aim to use our expertise and resources, and through partnerships, to deliver high-quality, safe, and recovery-focused services.

We are committed to a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families, and carers in all aspects of our work.

Our values

We recruit based on qualifications and experience, as well as behaviors that reflect our core values: commitment to quality care, improving lives, respect, dignity, and compassion. We demonstrate these values daily by being friendly, respectful, challenging ourselves, and being open to new ideas.

We are an inclusive employer. Applications from all community sections are encouraged, regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We support part-time and flexible working. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties as specified, following standards and infection control requirements.
• Assist with light portering duties as needed.
• Check equipment and display warning signs for safety compliance.
• Handle waste segregation and disposal appropriately.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Manage linen distribution and laundry duties.
• Complete necessary paperwork in line with instructions.
• Support health, safety, hygiene, and audit processes.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Legislation and hospital policies, reporting issues promptly.
• Participate in relevant training programs.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Moderate physical ability required.
• Food service delivery skills, obtained through training.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Ability to manage unpredictable environments.
• Organise daily work tasks effectively.

Knowledge

• Hospital cleaning techniques.
• Food hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality, Cleaning, or Support Services, or willingness to work towards it.
• Basic IT skills.
• Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate.

Experience

• Experience in cleaning services.
• Experience in catering services.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Ability to communicate routine information effectively in various formats.

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

• Ability to make straightforward judgments based on facts or situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). All convictions must be disclosed.