Facilities Support Services Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Facilities Support Worker to join their Facilities Team. This part-time role involves cleaning, portering, and providing catering services. With a total of 11 hours per week, including weekends, the position comes with flexible hours and an opportunity for additional shifts. The Trust offers training, a pension scheme, and a commitment to supporting NHS values in patient care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Full training and induction

Qualifications

• Applicants should be enthusiastic and motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cleaning and domestic services.
• Safely move and store deliveries and equipment.
• Assist in delivering catering services.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at Forston Clinic to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker, with an emphasis on cleaning and portering.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated, and able to work as part of a team and independently.

This position is for 11 hours per week, including alternate weekends with pay enhancements. There is potential for additional hours to cover leave and sickness.

Full training, induction, and uniform will be provided. We offer a generous annual leave entitlement and a pension scheme.

For an informal chat or to request a paper application form, please contact Julie Hedges at 07500835697.

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing organization committed to NHS values and patient care. The NHS terms and conditions, including pensions, will be maintained for staff who transfer and new recruits.

This multi-tasking role involves cleaning, catering, and porter activities over two days per week: porter cover on Mondays and Fridays, and domestic duties on weekends, with enhancements paid.

Our facilities team plays a vital role in hospital operations.

Cleaning: Provide effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic services to meet NHS standards, including cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas, especially on mental health wards.

Portering: Safely move and store deliveries and equipment, perform routine safety tasks, and support team activities.

Catering: Assist in delivering catering services, including food production and delivery, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment.

Employment requires a DBS check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants in need of Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding healthcare services. We are a progressive Trust operating hospitals and community services for nearly 800,000 people.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by CQC in 2019, we pride ourselves on excellent patient and staff experiences. We value diversity and promote an inclusive workplace.

Join us to challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our community. For more details or informal visits, contact Alison Lee, Facilities Manager, at [e-mail] or 07775027961.