Soft Services General Assistant

Integrated Care System; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Soft Services General Assistant to perform cleaning, catering, and portering duties in hospitals in Bath. The role requires a valid UK driving licence and involves travel between sites. Benefits include a salary of £23,875, wellness support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £23,875 FTE

Membership of My Reward Hub

Access to earned wages

Support for wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, catering, and portering responsibilities is preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of various areas following NHS Cleaning Standards.
• Ward kitchen food and drink service.
• Transportation of equipment and supplies between sites.

Skills

Cleaning

Catering

Portering

UK driving licence

Job description

As a Soft Services General Assistant, you will work closely with the Facilities Soft Services Team Leader and other Facilities Colleagues within the friendly and supportive Soft Services Team to provide domestic and catering services within a hospital environment.

This role is varied and dynamic, offering a variety of activities to support and enable the delivery of HCRG Care Group Community Services.

This role is primarily based between Paulton Memorial Hospital and St Martins Community Hospital, so being able and willing to travel across sites is essential.

A valid UK driving licence is an essential requirement due to the need to drive a company van.

Main duties of the job

The Soft Services General Assistant will play an important role in delivering all aspects of Soft Services, including but not limited to cleaning, catering, and portering.

The cleaning responsibilities include:

• Daily cleaning of various areas such as amenities, offices, meeting spaces, clinical outpatient, and inpatient areas, following NHS Cleaning Standards.
• Ad hoc cleaning tasks like high-level cleans, carpet cleaning, external jet washing, and waste management.
• Reactive cleaning such as deep cleans and spill management.

The catering responsibilities include:

• Ward kitchen food and drink service.
• Catering block (St Martins) food preparation and management.

The portering responsibilities include:

• Stock control and goods in services.
• Transportation of equipment and supplies between sites using a company van.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading provider of community health and care services across England, working with commissioners and communities to improve outcomes. We support millions and help over half a million people annually, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide facilities and adjustments to be inclusive.

While roles are competitive, we encourage early applications. To learn more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.

Job responsibilities

As a Soft Services General Assistant, you'll be part of our team at St Martin's Hospital in Bath. You will receive benefits including:

• A salary of £23,875 FTE with pension access.
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Access to earned wages to manage emergencies.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, legal, debt, and life management, as well as career coaching.
• Opportunities for professional development through our Learning Enterprise.
• An inclusive culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery.
• Recognition for high-quality care, with many services rated good or outstanding.
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability.