About this role
Job summary
Are you a motivated, reliable and caring individual who enjoys being part of a team? Do you take pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments?
We are looking for a Facilities Service Assistant to join our Community Hospital team, we have 2 positions available for 20 hours per week. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help support patient care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and hospitality throughout our hospital environment.
Working as part of our Facilities Team, you will carry out a range of duties that may include cleaning, housekeeping, catering and portering activities, helping to ensure patients, visitors and staff have a safe and comfortable environment every day.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Cleaning patient areas, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and communal spaces to Trust standards.Supporting ward housekeeping services, including refreshments and meal service.Assisting with catering duties and food preparation where required.Handling linen, waste and stock safely and effectively.Completing monitoring records and maintaining accurate documentation.Operating cleaning equipment and reporting faults when identified.Supporting infection prevention and control standards.Working closely with ward staff, patients, visitors and colleagues across the hospital.Responding positively and flexibly to the needs of the service.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to make a real difference to patients' experience within a hospital environment.If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters and contributes to the wellbeing of patients across Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
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:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see attached Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)