Facilities Support Services Assistant

Integrated Care System; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

An Integrated Care System is seeking a Facilities Support Services Assistant at Weymouth Hospital. The role involves porter duties, ensuring cleanliness standards, and providing catering support. Candidates should be motivated team players with experience in similar roles. Full training and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Full training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, induction, and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Perform porter duties including the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment.
• Provide effective cleaning services to meet NHS cleanliness standards.
• Support catering services by assisting in food preparation and delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Basic IT skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or working towards)

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Support Services Assistant

The closing date is 03 August 2025

An opportunity has arisen at Weymouth Hospital to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker, with the main emphasis on Porter duties in the role

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

This position is for 15 hours per week, working 3 days one week and 2 days another. Each shift is 3pm-9.30pm, with opportunities for additional hours to cover leave.

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

For an informal chat or a paper application form, please contact Siobhan Baxter 07770 538357

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.

Main duties of the job

This is a multi tasking role focuses on Porter duties within the role, whilst supporting cleaning duties. Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard working team and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.

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.

Cleaning: Provide an effective cleaning service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working across the main hospital, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, clinic spaces, corridors and stairwells .

Catering To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. Ad-hoc support to assist in the production of sandwiches/salads and deliver patient food.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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

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

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [e-mail]

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction. Please contact the recruitment team if you require further information

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

• 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