Service Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a committed Service Assistant to join our team. Specific duties will be discussed during the interview to ensure they meet our service needs.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Facilities Staff, Nursing Staff, and, when applicable, Heads of Departments. Guided by the Facilities Team Leader, you will perform a variety of tasks to support our services, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness in essential areas.

Your responsibilities will include cleaning a range of environments such as toilets, bathrooms, patient rooms, ward areas, lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patios, and the immediate surroundings of entrances, kitchens, and sanitary areas. You will also troubleshoot equipment issues and make necessary adjustments to cleaning schedules.

This position requires you to obtain a food hygiene certificate, as you will be involved in food preparation and cooking tasks.

You will take part in training sessions that cover cleaning techniques, as well as mandatory programs such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH, and Infection Control. Additionally, you will assist with environmental audits to ensure that cleanliness standards are consistently upheld.

If you have a sharp eye for detail and are passionate about maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the cleanliness of the unit using a planned and methodical approach to ensure that all areas are thoroughly addressed. This includes cleaning toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms, lounges, offices, external patio areas, and the immediate vicinity around entrances.
• Ensure the safe storage and proper usage of cleaning products in accordance with the Ward Cleaning Schedule and product guidelines.
• Engage in training as directed by the Ward Manager, which will encompass cleaning techniques as well as mandatory training sessions on Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, and Moving & Handling. You will also be encouraged to pursue an NVQ in Housekeeping to expand your knowledge and skills within the ward environment.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!