Apply for the FM Assistant (Cleaning) - Colchester role at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Overview
FM Assistant– Band 2– £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata). Various hours available.
Schedule:
Kingswood, Peter Bruff – Tuesday, 15:00 – 19:00 (vacant after 26.01.26)
Mary St. Aubyn Centre, Larkwood – Thursday, 15:00 – 19:00
Main Duties
* Work as part of the Facilities Team to provide FM services to specified areas within the Trust.
* Perform cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services as required.
* Maintain an excellent standard of environment and support patients, sometimes interacting with them.
* Approach duties flexibly and adapt to changing tasks.
Qualifications & Conditions
* Right to work in the United Kingdom (no sponsorship available).
* Professional references with business contact information for the past three years must be supplied.
* Responsible for the cost of an initial DBS check, which will be deducted from the first salary.
Employment Details
* Full‑time, entry‑level.
* Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service (pro‑rata to hours worked).
Working for Our Organisation
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive community and connect with others through engagement events and equality champion networks.
* Access mental health and well‑being services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* Recognition awards celebrate staff hard work and dedication.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package for moves to Essex.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free for travel via tram, rail, or bus.
Work Flexibility Options
* Work bank shifts to supplement income and develop skills.
* Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
* Job share applications welcome.
Additional Notes
Applications will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes, including DBS checks. Successful candidates must meet the health and social care vaccination requirements if required.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from people with mental health service experience, disability and learning disability backgrounds. We can provide recruitment material in alternative formats upon request.
The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies before the closing date. Applicants not hearing from us within three weeks after the closing date are considered unsuccessful.
COVID vaccination is required for any role that requires deployment to a CQC registered care home, unless exempt.
Use of artificial intelligence in an application may result in rejection. Applications should be written by the applicant.
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