Facility Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Penmorfa; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council invites applications for a Facility Assistant to join the facilities team across Direct Services residential care homes. The role requires supporting safe, clean, and well‑maintained environments for residents and staff, with duties spanning maintenance, safety checks, and practical tasks.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and access to transport; Welsh language skills are desirable, with development planned within two years.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle or transport for business travel.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Welsh language skills desirable, with development planned within two years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean and well‑maintained homes across RCHs.
• Perform routine maintenance and environmental checks.
• Carry out health and safety tasks, fire and equipment checks.
• Support day‑to‑day operations and respond to short‑term pressures.
• Communicate effectively as part of the facilities team.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking to recruit a Facility Assistant to join the current facilities team, working across Ceredigion County Council’s Direct Services residential care homes. These posts will provide additional flexible capacity to support the service during periods of sickness, annual leave, training and short-term operational pressures.You will help ensure that the homes remain safe, clean and well maintained for residents, staff and visitors. Duties will include routine maintenance, environmental checks, health and safety tasks, fire and equipment checks, and other practical duties to support the day-to-day operation of the homes.We are looking for reliable, flexible and practical individuals with good communication skills, the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, and a commitment to maintaining a high-quality environment. Previous experience in a similar practical role, a full and valid UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle or transport for business travel are essential.This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Welsh language skills are desirable, and the successful candidate will be expected to develop the required Welsh language levels within two years of appointment.

Job Description and Person Specification [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106778.pdf]

Team Ceredigion Information Pack [https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/]

Should you wish require any further information about this role, please contact Chloe Williams-Lawless –[e-mail]

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.