Facilities Support Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Westhaven Hospital to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker. Applicants should be flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated.

This is a part time role for 30 hours per week and may occasionally include some weekend work. Working hours will be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

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

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

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

For an informal chat please contact Julie Hedges on 07500835697

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.

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.

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.

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