Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant at our Older Peoples Mental Health Unit, based at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter. The successful applicant will be provided with full training, regular supervision, learning & development, plus a competitive salary which includes enhanced rates of pay for weekends & Public Holidays, & an excellent Pension package.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Facilities Services to our Wards. It's a varied & challenging role which will see you involved in cleaning duties, checking equipment, & food service on a daily basis. It will be your job to ensure that every person using Devon Partnership Trusts Services enjoy a safe, clean & comfortable environment that supports thier recovery.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job
- Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
- Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
- Food service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training and good practice)
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in cleaning services
- Experience in catering services
Knowledge
Desirable
- Hospital cleaning techniques
- Food Hygiene/safety
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing and electronically to assist in understanding own job
- Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
- Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
- Food service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training and good practice)
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in cleaning services
- Experience in catering services
Knowledge
Desirable
- Hospital cleaning techniques
- Food Hygiene/safety
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
