St Ann’s Hospice

Facilities Assistant

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Job summary

At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you an enthusiastic team player with good communication skills who is honest and reliable?
  • Can you demonstrate experience working in a similar role, working to the highest standards.
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Ann's Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Its like a family at the hospice and everyone really gets stuck in to support each other, whatever challenge is thrown at them.

Emma Dixon, Director of Clinical Services

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant will work within the framework of the hospice in its provision of Specialist Palliative Care and support care by supporting the team in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The Facilities Assistant will support the Estates Manager in ensuring the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, conforming with statutory requirements in a health care environment.

The Facilities Assistant will work closely with Support Service colleagues and stakeholders at all levels to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care is supported and maintained at all times.

About us

Contract:18 month fixed term

Salary: Hospice Band 4, Competency Based Framework, £26,541 - £28,795 per annum

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Based at: Cross site, Based at Heald Green & Little Hulton

Free Car Parking at Both Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mark Fletcher, Estates Manager on 07707286514for an informal chat.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Closing date: 10th May 2024

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,541 to £28,795 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-24-0016

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Facilities Assistant will:

  • Produce risk assessments across Support Services including Housekeeping, Driver Maintenance and Catering;
  • Arrange method statements for work schedules across Support Service;
  • Update the staff training matrix document;
  • Compile and input data into an out of hours instruction manual;
  • Create safety and quality checklists across Support Services teams to document and rectify issues identified;
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of a build project; and
  • Support the Estates Manager and the needs of the organisation to ensure the hospice is compliant with our policies and statutory obligations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Facilities Assistant will:

  • Produce risk assessments across Support Services including Housekeeping, Driver Maintenance and Catering;
  • Arrange method statements for work schedules across Support Service;
  • Update the staff training matrix document;
  • Compile and input data into an out of hours instruction manual;
  • Create safety and quality checklists across Support Services teams to document and rectify issues identified;
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of a build project; and
  • Support the Estates Manager and the needs of the organisation to ensure the hospice is compliant with our policies and statutory obligations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The Facilities Assistant will:
  • Have previously worked in a Facilities or Estates role or a similar environment.
  • Have completed IOS Managing Safely, with fire safety training in building management an advantage.
  • Have a full clean driving license.
  • Be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.
  • Can demonstrate enthusiasm for Estates management, and be a team player.
  • Be able an excellent organiser at multi-tasking and an effective communicator at all levels.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe environment within the hospice departments and other areas as required.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of Microsoft excel or other spreadsheet software.
  • Liaise with stakeholders including external suppliers.
  • Measure services delivered by external contractors to the required standard.
  • Report incidents and maintenance issues through relevant systems.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The Facilities Assistant will:
  • Have previously worked in a Facilities or Estates role or a similar environment.
  • Have completed IOS Managing Safely, with fire safety training in building management an advantage.
  • Have a full clean driving license.
  • Be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.
  • Can demonstrate enthusiasm for Estates management, and be a team player.
  • Be able an excellent organiser at multi-tasking and an effective communicator at all levels.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe environment within the hospice departments and other areas as required.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of Microsoft excel or other spreadsheet software.
  • Liaise with stakeholders including external suppliers.
  • Measure services delivered by external contractors to the required standard.
  • Report incidents and maintenance issues through relevant systems.

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Mark Fletcher

07707286514

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,541 to £28,795 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-24-0016

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


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