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Facilities Support Worker (Transport and Portering)
The closing date is 19 September 2025
37.5 hours per week covering shifts 5 over 7 days to include weekends and bank holidays. There will be a requirement to work night shifts to cover annual leave.
The Facilities Support Worker 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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
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 we’re accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we’re 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 expect 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.
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.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
General Duties
To ensure that the daily collection and delivery of mail is carried out as scheduled.
To sort mail and ensure mail is transported to its destination in the shortest possible time.
To collect items from Pharmacy and deliver to Trust premises as required.
To collect and deliver specimens to and from Trust premises and Pathology as required.
To obtain proof of receipt when required from service users following delivery.
To deliver, remove or transfer equipment from/to/between Trust premises.
To deliver stores to all villas and ward areas.
To deliver food to villas and ward areas.
2. Security Duties
To secure buildings and property as required.
Ensure security of keys is maintained in the porters lodge.
Undertake regular security checks of premises during silent hours.
Reset burglar alarms and advise the Portering / Transport Manager.
To liaise with the security department as and when required.
To monitor CCTV equipment and act appropriately when required.
3. Linen/ Refuse Collections and Deliveries
To collect dirty linen / rubbish from wards, departments and community premises.
Dispose of cytotoxic waste adhering to DoE guidelines ensuring collection.
4. Maintenance
To assist in the maintenance of Trust properties and services.
To carry out planned maintenance work:
o Fire alarm panels monitor and reset
o Maintenance checks of Trust vehicles and completion of paperwork (oil, water, tyres, lights etc).
o Washing of Trust vehicles.
o Clearing of road gullies and gutters.
o Cleanliness of Trust grounds, removal of rubbish, sweeping etc.
o Monitor and record fridge / freezer temperatures.
To carry out repairs / new work as the job indicates:
o Install notice boards, shelving, pictures, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers etc.
o Board up windows.
o Basic plumbing tasks replace kip wastes, ballvalves, plug tops.
o Clean light fittings and re-lamp.
o Check external lighting and replace where necessary.
o To reset the gas boiler when required.
To ensure all pavements, roads and patient areas are safe as reasonably practicable during inclement weather i.e. gritting.
To advise the Portering / Transport Manager of any defects so that repairs can be carried out by following the correct procedures.
To assist in general gardening duties are required.
Carry out any other reasonable tasks as instructed by the Portering / Transport Manager.
To report accidents / incidents immediately and in accordance with Trust policy.
To be courteous and polite at all times to service users and provide a friendly efficient service.
To work closely with Ward Managers and work alongside patients and have an understanding of their needs whilst carry out their duties.
Establish good working relationships with all points of contact with facilities users, ensuring they are kept informed about the progress of work as required.
Driving hospital vehicles and plant vehicles as required not HGV.
To operate such vehicles in a reasonable manner, complying with all current road traffic regulations.
To take reasonable precautions when handling Trust property.
The postholder may be required to carry out duties which are of lesser skill nature than the post for which he / she is employed.
The postholder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as instructed by the Portering / Transport Manager.
The postholder will on occasions be required to work overtime / change working hours if the need of service dictates.
All Trust employees are expected to maintain existing skills and develop / receive training in new skills as required to carry out work at the Trust.
To ensure the appropriate use of safety and protective clothing and equipment, as required by good working practice and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To read, understand and apply safety guidance notes, hazard letters, fire instructions and other such documents as issued to the post holder by the Portering /Transport Manager.
It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.
All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
The postholder will be required to attend training courses as directed.
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.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* 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
* Fire.
* Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.
* Infection Control.
* COSHH.
* De-escalation & Break Away.
* Food Hygiene.
Experience
* 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.
* Ability to read situations.
* 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.
Special Knowledge/Skills
* Ability to complete accurate documentation.
* Ability to adapt.
* Ability to cope under pressure.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Highway Code.
Qualifications
* Basic literacy & numeric skills.
* First Aid certificate.
Physical Attributes
* 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).
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 name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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