FM Assistant (Cleaning)

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities andop­rt

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

The opportunity to work bank shifts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le­

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Harlow is recruiting an FM Assistant (Cleaning) to join the Facilities Team. The role covers in-house FM services, including cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering, with hours 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, and salary £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata).

You will work as part of Estates & Facilities Management, interacting with patients where appropriate, and will be required to have the right to work in the UK and not

Responsibilities

• You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.
• You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Skills

Flexible approach

Team player

Job description

Job overview FM Assistant (Cleaning) EDU Derwent Centre, Harlow Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm - Hours and Rotas can be discussed at interview

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.

You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.

You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.

You will be working as a valued member of the Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective services across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and highly motivated

Annual leave entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years service (pro-rata to hours worked).

Working for our organisation

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans


• NHS discounts for staff


• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities


• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme


• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.

As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.