Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for motivated & hard working individuals, to work as part of our Facilities Team, working at Wonford House Exeter.

The Job Role involves performing cleaning & catering duties, to the required standards & in compliance with legislation

Full Time and Part Time roles available.

If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship

If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship you can email dpt.recruitment@nhs.net for further advice

Main duties of the job

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 the 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 Job 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.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0369

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Full Facilities Assistant Job Description & Person Specification, attached to the advert, which provides further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Full Facilities Assistant Job Description & Person Specification, attached to the advert, which provides further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
  • Basic IT Skills

Desirable

  • Level 1/2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in a team .
  • Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning services
  • Experience in catering services

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Providing & receiving routine information orally, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job, judgements involving straight facts or situations.
  • Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
  • Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
  • Food Service delivery of meals to service users (obtained through Training & good practice.

Desirable

  • Hospital Cleaning Techniques, Food Hygiene/Safety.
  • Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
  • Basic IT Skills

Desirable

  • Level 1/2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working in a team .
  • Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning services
  • Experience in catering services

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Providing & receiving routine information orally, in writing & electronically to assist in understanding own job, judgements involving straight facts or situations.
  • Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
  • Moderate physical abilities required to carry out this post.
  • Food Service delivery of meals to service users (obtained through Training & good practice.

Desirable

  • Hospital Cleaning Techniques, Food Hygiene/Safety.
  • Able to organise own day to day work task obtained through good practice

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Team Leader

Sanita Ward

sanita.ward@nhs.net

07305048697

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0369

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


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