Facilities Service Assistant

The Generic worker - You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service including cleaning, catering and portering duties. The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. The preparation and provision of patient and staff food. Waste management, medical gas, linen ordering and control. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, HACCP and Infection Control. Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures. Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness., The Generic worker: You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments. The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service including cleaning, catering and portering duties. The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included. The preparation and provision of patient and staff food. Waste management, medical gas, linen ordering and control. Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas. The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules. Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, HACCP and Infection Control. Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures. Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.