Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Setting
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 184-RC6184039-A
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Andrews Ward
- Town
- Wells
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Service Assistant
Band 2
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
St Andrews Ward in Well’s would like to invite a Service Assistant (Cleaner/Cook) to join their friendly team.
The ward provides assessment and treatment of acute mental ill health to adults of working age.
We are a very caring and close-knit team with a focus on supporting each other through the challenges of working on an acute ward so we can continue to make a difference.
Please note that St Andrews Ward is due to move to Yeovil in Summer 2024
Main duties of the job
You’ll be joining a team of Service Assistants who are responsible for the cleaning of the unit, following a planned, methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included.
Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, lounges, offices, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances.
You’ll also support with the food preparation for the ward using cook / freeze preparation, which does not require advanced cooking skills.
No experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. What’s most important is a compassionate nature and a willingness to learn.
We have full or part time hours available, working across the 7-day week. The shift are 7am-3pm or 10am - 6pm.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- As part of the Ward Cleaning Schedule and cleaning products listing, ensure the safe storage and use of cleaning products.
- Maintain cleaning equipment to a high standard
- As required by the Ward Manager undertake the regular monitoring of cleaning standards using the approved checklist.
- Undertake the provision of a meals and beverage service.
- The handling and safe storage of all waste.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or willing to work towards
- Food Hygiene Level 2
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of COSHH procedures
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Cook
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01749 836609
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