Facilities Assistant

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time (22.5 Hours per week, Monday-Friday) Facilities Assistant, based at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter.

The Post Holder will work within the Trusts two Older Peoples Mental Health Wards, within Franklyn Hospital, carrying out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service & other patient support activities.

Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work & associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule. National Cleaning Standards & including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.

2. Assist with Ad-Hoc light Portering duties.

3. Checking equipment to be used & displaying warning signs to comply with Health & Safety Regulations.

4. Ensuring correct Waste Segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust Policy.

5. Regeneration & serving of food , beverage preparation & associated duties.

6. Distribution & collection of linen to wards, & other associated laundry duties.

7. Completion of Trust & Departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.

8. Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene & Monitoring checks/audits.

9. To observe Food Hygiene legislation, Hospital & Client Policies, & Procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to the Supervisor/Manager/Client Representative.

10. Engagement with all Training programmes/courses relevant to the role.

Job responsibilities

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.