General Assistant

The role of a General Assistant is to deliver general assistant services to the required standard and specification; providing the highest standards of service delivery and working practices.,

• Timely delivery of a full range of directly provided general assistant services to include
• Collection and movement of patients to and from wards
• Deliver linen to wards and removed spoiled linen to laundry/laundry store.
• Removal and storage of clinical and other household waste.
• Receipt, movement and storage of blood, specimens.
• Undertake a range of cleaning duties to include operating electrical floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaning equipment in line with the national cleaning specification.
• To ensure all grounds, car parks and gardens are clean and tidy. In extreme weather salt/grit paths and car parks, We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
  
  A reliable and conscientious approach to work
• Ability to follow procedures and work to set standards
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  
  £23,582 per year - estimated ?
Permanent Full time NEW At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We have a permanent General Assistant role to join our team based at Houghton - Houghton Primary Care Centre Brinkburn Crescent, travel to alternative sites might be required.
• £13.04 per hour, £25,495.00 per annum, pro-rata
• 16 hours per week
• Sat & Sun 6am till 2pm
• Driving licence is required, as traveling between sites might be needed
• DBS check will be conducted, training will be provided, We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
• 27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.