Band 2 Facilities Assistant

Job summary

Providing domestic and catering services at The Valentine Centre The Facilities Assistant is a multi-skilled role which will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning, portering and catering

Main duties of the job

We have 3 x 15 hour vacancies based at the Valentine Centre within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. Shifts are between 4pm and 7pm Monday to Friday. Duties will include the preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level on a daily basis but will also involve providing an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, including patient laundry service to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum within designated patient / non-patient areas within the Trust.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 007389
• Job locations: The Valentine Centre, Gorse Hill Hospital Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust? As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.

We have 3 x 15 hour vacancies based at the Valentine Centre within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. Shifts are between 4pm and 7pm Monday to Friday.

As a Facilities Assistant you will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for in-patient and community sites as assigned

Responsible for general cleaning duties and will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule. The post holder will ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed.

Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Contact: Carmina Matei, carmina.matei@nhs.net, 0116 2252704 or 2252611.

Main duties will include

• To ensure the correct use of cleaning materials.
• Ensure the correct use, cleaning and storage of cleaning equipment.
• Ensure the correct storage of all cleaning and disposable items when issued
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines and ensure that equipment is stored correctly
• Replenish all disposables, soaps, etc. as required.
• Collect refuse and store at designed collection points.
• Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
• Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
• Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis

Benefits

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay
• Free car parking
• Paid induction & training
• Pension scheme
• 27 days paid holiday plus BH
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.