Support Services Assistant

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Support Services Assistant – Band 2 – Part Time 18.5 hours per week (7‑day period)

Closing date: 01 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work at the Darwin Unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Provide the full Cook Service on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Communicate daily with patients, staff, visitors and the general public; report problems to the Support Services Supervisor, Department / Service Lead.
• Follow established procedures and schedule of work, including Food Hygiene, Health & Safety legislation, Trust Food Safety policy, National Standards of Cleanliness, COSHH regulations and relevant Trust policies.
• Provide cleaning provision to client areas and offices, including domestic, clinical and mixed recycling waste management and stock storage.
• Carry out specialist cleaning procedures in response to infection control outbreaks, new builds and refurbishments.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, serving area, crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils and food trolley.
• Ensure all areas are clean and tidy, especially prior to and following mealtime services.
• Prepare dining room environment and provide food and beverage service to clients as required.
• Regenerate frozen / chilled food and plate and serve food attractively.
• Provide cover during annual leave, sickness and absence, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team; accept, organise and prioritise instructions; be flexible about working hours and schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic Health & Safety / COSHH Training.
• GCSE level numeracy / literacy or equivalent.

Experience

• Prior experience of prioritising own workload.

Other Information

• Previous cooking/domestic experience will be beneficial but no formal qualifications are required.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check as per Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunity

The Trust is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce that is representative and inclusive at all levels. We welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. The Trust also encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities as part of the Step into Health scheme.

Employer: North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

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