Facilities Support Services Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Facilities Support Worker to join the Facilities Team. This role involves cleaning, portering, and catering tasks to ensure effective patient-focused services. The ideal candidate should be motivated and capable of working both independently and within a team. The position offers part-time hours with opportunities for additional work, training, and uniform.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee support services

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enthusiastic, motivated, and able to work in a team and independently.
• Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cleaning and domestic service to meet NHS cleanliness standards.
• Provision of portering services and support for deliveries and equipment.
• Assist in the production and delivery of patient food.

Skills

Cleaning

Portering

Catering

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen at Forston Clinic to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker, with the emphasis on the cleaning and portering. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team and also on their own. This position is for 11 hours per week and will include alternate weekends for which enhancements will be paid. There will be scope for additional hours to cover annual leave and sickness absence. 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 Julie Hedges on 07500835697. 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. 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.

This is a multi tasking role and includes cleaning, catering and porter activity over 2 days per week. Porter cover on Monday and Fridays and Domestic on the weekend for which enhancements would be paid.

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.

Note: Some paragraphs in the original description have been consolidated for clarity while preserving the essential information.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning: Provide an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working on a ward for mental health patients this will include cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen as well as the communal areas.
• Portering: 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About Dorset HealthCare

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\u2019re 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.

Application guidance

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 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 contact [e-mail]

Additional information

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025