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Facilities Assistant
The closing date is 07 July 2025
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Domestic Facilities Assistant to join our team at
Manor Road, Carlton Nottingham a key site supporting adult mental health services. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both staff and service users.
You will be part of a dedicated facilities team that plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the service.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:Daily cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standardRestocking of cleaning materials and hygiene suppliesEnsuring hygiene and infection control standards are consistently metReporting any maintenance or safety issues promptlyAdditional Opportunities:This role offers the opportunity to train and gain experience in other areas of the Facilities team, including:
Portering duties (e.g., moving equipment, supporting logistics)Basic catering support (e.g., assisting with food service or preparation)What We're Looking For:A strong work ethic and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCommitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygieneWillingness to learn and develop new skills within the facilities team
Facilities Services is part of the Estates and Facilities Directorate, delivering in-house soft FM services within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, across Nottinghamshire.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job responsibilities
Location:
Manor RoadCarltonNottinghamNG4 3AY
Hours:15 hours per weekEarly morning shifts, Monday to Friday(No weekend or bank holiday working)
Key Responsibilities:Daily cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standardRestocking of cleaning materials and hygiene suppliesEnsuring hygiene and infection control standards are consistently metReporting any maintenance or safety issues promptly
The benefits include:Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Training
* Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
* Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience
* Able to carry out instructions as detailed in the job description
* Experience or working within a catering, portering or cleaning environment
* Experience of working within healthcare environment
* Experience of working within a food safety management system
Knowledge
* Understanding of commitment to the equality and diversity principles
* Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
* An ability to demonstrate an understanding to trust values
* Knowlwdge and awareness of special diets and allergens
* Basic understanding of infection control
* Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
* Knowledge of manual handling
* Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
* Basic Knowledge of food safety
Skills
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
* Flexible in managing own time and work duties
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Values and behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
* Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
* Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
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
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gedling Local Mental Health Team Manor Road
£24,169 a yearper annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-800-25-CS
Job locations
Gedling Local Mental Health Team Manor Road
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