Facilities Support Services Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bridport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Facilities Support Services Assistant at Bridport Hospital. The role supports cleaning, catering and porter tasks with a focus on ward cleaning and safe, reliable services. It is a part-time 19-hour week with alternate weekends and enhanced pay for weekend shifts.

DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not offered. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work well in a team or independently.

Qualifications

• , Enthusiastic and motivated, able to work as part of a team and on their own.
• Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards.
• Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards.
• Knowledge of COSHH, induction and ongoing training.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, catering and porter activity in a hospital environment.
• Support the facilities team in delivering patient-focused services.
• Work 19 hours per week with alternate weekends and enhanced pay for weekends.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Level 2 in Housekeeping

Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene

COSHH knowledge

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Support Services Assistant

The closing date is 19 November 2026

An opportunity has arisen at Bridport Hospital to join our essential Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Services Assistant, this is a business critical role supporting cleaning, catering and portering services, with the main emphasis on the catering and cleaning on the ward, while maintaining safe, effective and reliable services.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team and also on their own.

This position is for 19 hours per week and will include alternate weekends for which enhancements will be paid. The proposed rota is as follows

Week 1 Thursday 10:00-16:00, Friday 10:00-18:30 Saturday 14:00-19:00

Week 2 Sunday 14:00-19:00, Monday 10:00-18:30 and Friday 12:00-18:30

Full training, induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

This is a multi skilled role working in a friendly hospital environment, and includes cleaning, catering and porter activity. Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard working team at the hospital and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.

This is a Part time role of 19 hours per week and includes working every other weekend, which attracts additional enhanced levels of pay and you will receive a generous annual leave allowance. there may be opportunities to do more as shifts arise, to cover annual leave and sickness absence.

Cleaning

Provide an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum, working in a ward environment.

Provision of appropriate portering services which will include the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health and safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities.

Catering

To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. To assist in the production and delivery of patient food, and to ensure a clean, safe and hygienic service.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [e-mail]

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards
• Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards
• Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a similar role

FINANCE/RESOURCES

• Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

• Basic IT skills

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust