Multi Skilled Worker

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an operational staff member to provide comprehensive support in Hotel Services. The role includes portering, catering, and cleaning duties, ensuring hygiene standards are met. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2 in Catering or a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This position offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (Catering/Customer Services/Cleaning) or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as related to Domestic/Catering/Linen Services.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collection, transportation, and delivery of equipment and supplies.
• Preparation and regeneration of meals for patients and staff.
• Perform cleaning and linen duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The post holder will provide comprehensive operational support across Hotel Services. The post holder is required to undertake Portering, Transport duties, Catering, Domestic and Linen duties as directed by the Hotel Services Supervisor in accordance with specification standards and Health & Safety legislation. Duties will include working in chilled & freezer units.

Main duties of the job

Main duties the post holder will undertake:

Portering:- Collection, transportation and delivery of equipment, linen, stores, waste, gases and catering supplies etc.

Transport:- Travelling between Health Board sites to carry out duties as required.

Catering:- Preparation and regeneration of meals and snacks for patients and staff working. Working in a chilled and freezer environment managing stock and supplies for patient feeding.

Cleaning duties as required by the department.

Linen:- Collection of dirty and delivery of clean linen as required. Responsible for distribution and putting away patient clothing. Curtain changing as required.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• NVQ Level 2 (Catering/Customer Services/Cleaning) or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Or Undertake a period of Induction to include Basic Food Hygiene COSH Manual handling
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as related to Domestic/Catering /Linen Services e.g. Food Hygiene, COSHH regulations
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Knowledge of Manual Handling principles & techniques
• Understanding of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
• Understanding of Linen Services processes and procedures

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Organisational and communication skills to converse with a range of people
• Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Ability to use technology to update information e.g. iPad or Desktop etc
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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.