Support Services Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thornicombe is seeking a Support Services Assistant to deliver patient-focused facilities services, including portering, cleaning, and catering. This multi-skilled role requires a flexible approach and offers an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills. Ideal for candidates looking for a dynamic work environment within the NHS. Contact Facilities Manager for further details.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to provide adequate support to facilities services.
• Interest in expanding knowledge and skills in portering, domestic, and catering roles.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and deliver meal trolleys.
• Maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Assist with food preparation and service.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Services Assistant. This is a multi-skilled role to provide effective, patient-focused facilities services in the delivery of the following: Portering, cleaning and catering.

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

This post is part of the [Facilities & Estates / Procurement] 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.

Responsibilities

• Portering – This will be the primary role. The main duties include transportation of patients between departments, delivery of meal trolleys, waste collection, and the collection of soiled linen. Other duties include loading and unloading of stores to all departments, security, and delivery of mail and the transportation of medical gases.
• Domestic – The main duties include achieving a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas throughout the Hospital and Clinics, for providing a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients and visitors.
• Catering – The main duties include assisting with food preparation, serving meals for patients, staff and visitors, washing up and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the catering department.

Additional information

This is an interesting and varied post and an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in the above areas. A flexible approach is essential to provide adequate support to the facilities services.

About 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. Our workforce of 7,000 is central to our success, and we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, authentic, and encouraged to be the best version of themselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, you’ll challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

How to apply / contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Letitia Taylor
Job title: Facilities Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]