Facilities Assistant – Domestic

Facilities Assistant – Domestic

The closing date is 14 June 2026

We are looking for a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team at Blossomwood Hospital, located on the Kingsmill Hospital site in Sutton‑in‑Ashfield. This is a part‑time role of 25 hours per week (5/7) with weekends and bank holidays. Shift pattern will be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining areas to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in line with infection control and health and safety guidelines.
• Providing basic catering and portering support as required.
• Carrying out duties on a rota basis, covering other units if necessary.
• Assisting with manual handling, food safety and adherence to COSHH, health and safety policies.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
• Will receive in‑house training for all duties, including health and safety, infection control, HACCP and other necessary skills.

Experience

• Experience in a catering, portering or cleaning environment.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, including food safety management system (HACCP).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions as described in the job description.

Knowledge

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, manual handling and NHS policies and procedures.
• Understanding of infection control and special diet/allergen awareness.

Skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy.
• Initiative, time management, flexibility, ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Values and behaviours

• Demonstrating the Trust’s values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Contractual Requirements

• Shift flexibility, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Participation in mandatory training.
• Compliance with personal appearance standards and use of staff uniform/PPE.

Benefits

• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent NHS pension scheme.
• In‑house training opportunities.
• Discounts for NHS staff.
• Uniform supplied.

Other information

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa must meet the Certificate of Sponsorship criteria. Applicants are responsible for the DBS check cost (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced), to be deducted over the first two months of employment. DBS Update Service enrolment is encouraged (£16 per annum).

Pay: £25,272 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time.

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