Facilities Assistant

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Facilities Assistant to ensure a clean and safe environment for staff and service users. This part-time role involves daily cleaning and supporting various facilities functions within a key mental health service site. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to high hygiene standards. They will also have opportunities for training and skills development within the team.

Benefits

Excellent pension

In-house training opportunities

Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment to hygiene standards.
• Experience in cleaning, portering, or catering environments.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Restocking cleaning materials and ensuring hygiene standards.
• Reporting maintenance or safety issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 07 July 2025

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Domestic Facilities Assistant to join our team at

Manor Road, Carlton Nottingham a key site supporting adult mental health services. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both staff and service users.

You will be part of a dedicated facilities team that plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the service.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:Daily cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standardRestocking of cleaning materials and hygiene suppliesEnsuring hygiene and infection control standards are consistently metReporting any maintenance or safety issues promptlyAdditional Opportunities:This role offers the opportunity to train and gain experience in other areas of the Facilities team, including:

Portering duties (e.g., moving equipment, supporting logistics)Basic catering support (e.g., assisting with food service or preparation)What We're Looking For:A strong work ethic and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCommitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygieneWillingness to learn and develop new skills within the facilities team

Facilities Services is part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate, delivering in-house soft FM services within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, across Nottinghamshire.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job responsibilities

Location:

Manor RoadCarltonNottinghamNG4 3AY

Hours:15 hours per weekEarly morning shifts, Monday to Friday(No weekend or bank holiday working)

Key Responsibilities:Daily cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standardRestocking of cleaning materials and hygiene suppliesEnsuring hygiene and infection control standards are consistently metReporting any maintenance or safety issues promptly

The benefits include:Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post

Experience

• Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
• Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
• Experience of working within healthcare environment
• Experience of working within a food safety management system

Knowledge

• Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values
• Knowlwdge and awareness of special diets and allergens
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
• Knowledge of manual handling
• Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
• Basic Knowledge of food safety

Skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
• Flexible in managing own time and work duties
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Values and behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

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.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gedling Local Mental Health Team Manor Road

£24,169 a yearper annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-800-25-CS

Job locations

Gedling Local Mental Health Team Manor Road