Facilities Support Services Assistant

An opportunity has arisen at Weymouth Hospital to join the friendly, hardworking Facilities Team, with the main emphasis on Cleaning duties., This is a multi-tasking role, focussing on cleaning duties, on the whole. whilst supporting ad-hoc Portering and catering duties. Our Facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard-working team and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.

Cleaning-Provide an effective cleaning service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working across the main Hospital, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, clinic spaces, corridors offices and stairwells.

Portering-Provision of appropriate Portering services which will include the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health & safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities.

Catering-To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. Ad-Hoc support to assist in the production of sandwiches/salads, stocking the vending machine, stocking and cleaning of the coffee machine and kitchen cleaning.

Please note that visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship, if successful.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated flexible and able to work as part of a Team but also on their own., 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.

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.

We have a part-time position of 20 hours, per week, working either 0600-1000 or 1600-2000, Monday-Friday, with an opportunity to work additional hours to cover sickness and annual leave.

Full training, Induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlements as well as a pension scheme.