Facilities Assistant

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for motivated individuals to join the Facilities Team at Torbay Hospital. The role involves a variety of cleaning and food service duties to support patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning and catering services, alongside relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary of £24,465 per year with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays. This is a great opportunity for passionate individuals committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning services.
• Experience in catering services.
• Basic IT Skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties within the allocated department as per cleaning standards.
• Assist with ad hoc light Portering duties.
• Ensure correct waste segregation disposal procedures.

Skills

Moderate physical abilities

Food service delivery

Education

QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning

Level 1 Food Hygiene

Job description

We are looking for motivated & hard working individuals, to work as part of our Facilities Team, working at Torbay Hospital - Haytor Unit.

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.

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Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

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

2. Assist with ad hoc light Portering duties.

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

4. Ensuring correct waste segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust policy.

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

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

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

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

9. To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, hospital and client policies and 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 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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

2. Assist with ad hoc light Portering duties.

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

4. Ensuring correct waste segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust policy.

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

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

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

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

9. To observe Food Hygiene Legislation, hospital and client policies and 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 role.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
• Food service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training and good practice).

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.

Knowledge

• Hospital cleaning techniques
• Food Hygiene/safety

Qualifications

• QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Level 1 Food Hygiene

Experience

• Experience in cleaning services
• Experience in catering services

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job.

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

• Judgments involving straight forward facts or situations.

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.

£24,465 a yearPlus Weekend and Bank holiday enhancements.