Facilities Support Services Assistant

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen at Forston Clinic to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker, with the main emphasis on the cleaning part of the role

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team and also on their own.

This position is for 22.75 hours per week and will include alternate weekends for which enhancements will be paid

Full training, induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme

For an informal chat or a paper application form, please contact Alison Lee 07775027961

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

This is a multi tasking role and includes cleaning, catering and porter activity over five days per week. Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard working team at the hospital and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.

Cleaning

Provide an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working on a ward for mental health patients this will include cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen as well as the communal areas .

Portering

Provision of appropriate portering services which will include the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health and safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities.

Catering

To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. To assist in the production and delivery of patient food, and to ensure a clean, safe and hygienic service.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction. Please contact the recruitment team if you require further information

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.