
Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Education
NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Good communication skills
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Basic IT Skills
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Awareness of COSHH
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Skills & Aptitude / Knowledge
Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
Experience working in a care setting
Job overview
The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic service in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards for the building.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and dedicated with attention to detail to providing the very best environment for our patients to join our team.
Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, curtains and equipment in all areas are cleaned and all refuse is collected and disposed of as per protocol.
- Clean all crockery, utensils, kitchen surfaces and equipment to an excellent standard of hygiene.
- To ensure that duties, tasks and responsibilities are carried out to the required standards, within the allocated time scales and due regard to patient, visitors and other staff.
- To be responsible for the monitoring catering and cleaning stock as required by the building.
- To carry out food and beverage preparation and regeneration of cook/freeze in accordance with the food hygiene standards and instruction.
- Reduce the risk of cross contamination by using personal protective equipment provided.
- To be accountable for all keys sets and equipment issued or used throughout the course of duty.
- To perform light porting duties as requested.
- To be involved with the ordering and monitoring of stock as required by the GSA Supervisor.
- This will involve some weekend and bank holiday working as required which salary enhancements will be paid.
- Duties and responsibilities may change within the role due to alteration in service provision. Any such changes will be commensurate with the post holders band and agreed with their line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for General Services Assistant - Sowenna with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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