Multi-Skilled Generic Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Enhanced pay for nights/weekends

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Multi-skilled Generic Support Worker to join the Hotel Services team. This substantive, full-time role (36 hours per week) supports cleaning, catering and laundry across NHS Shetland sites, delivering a clean, safe and welcoming environment in line with national standards.

The role involves flexible shift patterns, with enhanced pay for night and weekend work. A full driving licence is desirable, and induction training is provided on entry.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to cover varying start/finish times, including evenings and weekends.
• Reliability and teamwork to support hospital hotel services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cleaning, Catering and Laundry services across NHS Shetland sites.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment in line with NHS Scotland standards.

Skills

Good communication

Flexible

Reliable

Work under pressure

Job description

Multi-skilled Generic Support Worker (Ref: 263039)

within Cleaning, Catering & Laundry Services

Substantive

Full-time – 36 hrs per week various start and finish times

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Generic Support Worker – Hotel Services (Non‑Clinical Role)

We are looking to recruit Generic Support Workers to join the Hotel Services Department at NHS Shetland. These are non‑clinical support roles that play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment across NHS Shetland sites, in line with NHS Scotland national standards.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering essential Cleaning, Catering and Laundry services across the organisation.

Although the role is primarily Monday to Friday, flexibility is required to support evening and weekend working as needed. Night and weekend shifts attract enhanced pay.

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are flexible, reliable and able to work well under pressure. Full training and induction will be provided during the initial days of employment, followed by ongoing support from experienced colleagues until you are fully competent in all areas of the role, including relevant procedures and documentation.

A full driving licence is desirable, as you may be required to cover areas out with the hospital.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.scotland.gov/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf

and http://www.scotland.gov/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf

Closing date: 15/11/26

Interview date: 23/11/26

• Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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