Facilities Service Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; South Petherton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Somerset is seeking a dedicated facilities worker to support housekeeping and catering services. You will work under the Facilities Team Leader and alongside other facilities staff to maintain clean, safe environments across patient areas, wards, kitchens and offices.

You will participate in mandatory training (Fire Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH, Infection Control), supervise apprentices, and assist with environmental audits to monitor standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Training in Fire Safety
• Training in Moving & Handling
• Training in COSHH
• Training in Infection Control

Responsibilities

• Carry out housekeeping and catering duties across patient areas, wards, kitchens and offices.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment following planned procedures.
• Resolve fault finding on equipment and comply with changing cleaning schedules.
• Participate in mandatory training and support apprentices with daily duties using a buddy system.
• Contribute to environmental audits to monitor cleanliness standards.

Job description

You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service in Housekeeping and Catering., The Generic worker: Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement. You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service in Housekeeping and Catering. The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control. Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures. Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness.At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.