Facilities Assistant

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a motivated individual for a role in the Facilities Team. The position involves cleaning and catering duties in compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 2 qualification in Hospitality/Cleaning. This role is supportive of part-time and flexible working arrangements, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. Join us to contribute to high-quality patient care while upholding the Trust's core values of respect and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical abilities required to perform duties.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 2 qualification.
• Basic IT skills needed for job documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in accordance with health regulations.
• Assist with food service delivery to patients.
• Adhere to waste segregation and hygiene standards.

Skills

Moderate physical abilities

Food service skills

Basic IT Skills

Education

QCF Level 2 in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services

Level 1 Food Hygiene

Job description

We are looking for a motivated & hard working individual, to work as part of our Facilities Team, working at Wonford House Exeter.

The Job Role involves performing cleaning & catering duties, to the required standards & in compliance with legislation

If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship

If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship you can email [e-mail] for further advice

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

1. Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work & associated areas in accordance with the Departmental cleaning schedule, National Cleaning Standards & including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.

2. Assist with Ad-Hoc light Portering duties.

3. Checking equipment to be used & displaying warning signs to comply with the Health & Safety Regulations.

4. Ensuring correct Waste Segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust Policy.

5. Regeneration & serving of food, beverage preparation & associated duties.

6. Distribution & collection of linen to wards & other associated laundry duties.

7. Completion of Trust & departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.

8. Assistance with Health , Safety, Hygiene & monitoring checks/audits.

9. To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, Hospital & Client Policies & Procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or Operational issues to the Supervisor/Manager/Client Representative.

10. Engagement with all Training Programmes/Courses relevant to the Job Role.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

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

Person Specification

Experience

• Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post. Food Service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training & good practice) Able to cope with sometimes unpredictable environment. Providing & receiving routine information, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job. Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.
• Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services, or willing to work towards achieving Qualification.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Level 1 Food Hygiene

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.