Facilities Assistant

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 shifts including alternate weekends, Facilities Assistant, based at Franklyn Hospital in Exeter.

The Post Holder will work within the Trusts two Older Peoples Mental Health Wards, within Franklyn Hospital, carrying out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service & other patient support activities.

Salary - £23,615 per year + Weekend Enhancements

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Main duties of the job

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning duties within the allocated department of work & associated areas in accordance with the departmental cleaning schedule. National Cleaning Standards & including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.

2. Assist with Ad-Hoc light Portering duties.

3. Checking equipment to be used & displaying warning signs to comply with Health & Safety Regulations.

4. Ensuring correct Waste Segregation disposal procedures in accordance with Trust Policy.

5. Regeneration & serving of food , beverage preparation & associated duties.

6. Distribution & collection of linen to wards, & other associated laundry duties.

7. Completion of Trust & Departmental paperwork in accordance with standing instructions.

8. Assistance with Health, Safety, Hygiene & Monitoring checks/audits.

9. To observe Food Hygiene legislation, Hospital & Client Policies, & Procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to the Supervisor/Manager/Client Representative.

10. Engagement with all Training programmes/courses relevant to the role.

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.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0191

Job locations

Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

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 Purpose

The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.

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 Purpose

The post holder will work within the Trusts various wards and departments to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of cleaning, food service and other patient support activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physical Skills:
Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
Planning & Organisational Skills:
Food Service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training & good practice)
Able to cope with sometimes unpredictable environment.
Qualifications:
QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services, or willing to work towards achieving Qualification.
Basic IT Skills.
Communication & Working Relationship Skills:
Providing & receiving routine information, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills:
Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.

Desirable

Planning & Organisational Skills:
Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.
Qualifications:
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 1/Level 2.
Knowledge:
Experience in cleaning services.
Experience in catering services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Physical Skills:
Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
Planning & Organisational Skills:
Food Service delivery of the meals to service users (obtained through training & good practice)
Able to cope with sometimes unpredictable environment.
Qualifications:
QCF Level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/Cleaning & Support Services, or willing to work towards achieving Qualification.
Basic IT Skills.
Communication & Working Relationship Skills:
Providing & receiving routine information, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills:
Judgements involving straight forward facts or situations.

Desirable

Planning & Organisational Skills:
Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice.
Qualifications:
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 1/Level 2.
Knowledge:
Experience in cleaning services.
Experience in catering services.

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.