Job Summary
Previous applicants need not apply
37.5 hours per week covering shifts 5 over 7 days to include weekends and bank holidays.
The Facilities Support Worker (Portering and Transport) is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the Trust in a professional manner.
We are looking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our Portering and Transport team based at Kendray Hospital. The Facilities Support Worker roles are part of a team working within an integrated Facilities Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.
The successful post holder will be required to carry out specific duties which include general portering, delivery and collection of meals, pharmacy, mail, laundry and refuse and will also be required to undertake basic maintenance tasks. You will be required to work as part of a team and be able to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless of the situation.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be required to carry out specific duties which include general portering, delivery and collection of meals, pharmacy, mail, laundry and refuse and will also be required to undertake basic maintenance tasks. You will be required to work as part of a team and be able to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless of the situation.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-QA01443A
Job locations
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a high quality, developing and flexible portering, mail and maintenance service within a South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust or for other organisations as directed.
Progressive training and experience in elements of the facilities technical support workers duties will help the post holder to reach levels of flexibility and competence over a wide range of traditional building and engineering semi skilled work
Please See Attached Job Description.
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Basic literacy & numeric skills
Desirable
First Aid certificate
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Smart appearance
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
Caring, friendly attitude.
Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Ability to retain knowledge
Self motivated
Training.
Essential
Manual Handling
Fire
Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Desirable
Infection Control
COSHH
De-escalation & Break Away
Food Hygiene
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Ability to complete accurate documentation
Ability to adapt
Ability to cope under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Highway Code
Experience
Essential
Able to undertake basic maintenance tasks:
Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
Have understanding and awareness of Security risks
Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
Basic understanding of IT/mobile devices
Previous experience of working in a estates/facilities environment
Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
Person Specification
Essential
Basic literacy & numeric skills
Desirable
First Aid certificate
Physical Attributes
Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Smart appearance
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
Caring, friendly attitude.
Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Ability to retain knowledge
Self motivated
Training.
Essential
Manual Handling
Fire
Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Desirable
Infection Control
COSHH
De-escalation & Break Away
Food Hygiene
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Ability to complete accurate documentation
Ability to adapt
Ability to cope under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Highway Code
Essential
Able to undertake basic maintenance tasks:
Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
Have understanding and awareness of Security risks
Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
Basic understanding of IT/mobile devices
Previous experience of working in a estates/facilities environment
Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
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Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
Employer's website
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