Band 2 Facilities Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant for the Bradgate Unit within our Estates and Facilities Directorate, working 25 hours per week from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on providing a patient focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of portering, cleaning and catering. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment with an emphasis on work life balance and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and regenerate patient meals at ward level on a daily basis.
• Provide effective, patient focused cleaning and domestic service, including washing linen, to meet NHS cleanliness standards within designated patient and non patient areas.
• Provide appropriate portering services, including transportation of linen cages, waste bins/carts within hospital environments and patient moves from reception to departments or between departments.
• Rotate between responsibilities as required.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunities

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.