Facilities Assistant

Job summary

Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury are looking for someone to join their facilities team. The role includes working mainly as a cleaner but also being trained as a porter and in the kitchen to cover for sickness and annual leave.

This is a part time role of 16 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The shift pattern is stretched over a 4 week period and working one weekend in a month with enhanced pay.

Shifts are:

Week 1: Tuesday 8-12, Wednesday 14-18, Thursday 14-18, Friday 8-12

Week 2 - Monday 8-12, Wednesday 14-18, Thursday 14-18 Friday 8-12

Week 3- Saturday & Sunday 8-12, Wednesday 14-18, Thursday 14-18, Friday 8-12

Week 4 - Wednesday 14-18, Thursday 14-18, Friday 8-12

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

Main duties of the job

Cleaning - Cleaning clinical areas and admin areas in accordance with the NHS cleaning standards

Portering - removal of waste from site

Catering - catering assistant role this includes cooking light hot meals, sandwiches, salads etc

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.

Please contact Mark Green, Facilities Supervisor for further information on 01747 475232

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.