Job summary Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Facilities Assistants will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service. Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness. Main duties of the job The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual. Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner. Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection. Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out. Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor. About us We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that: 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question. 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region. 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64% This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-223 Job locations George Moore Community Clinic Moore Road Bourton on the Water GL54 2AZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual. Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner. Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection. Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out. Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will clean all areas of the site using a range of methods e.g. High dusting, damp dusting, vacuuming and mopping, in line with the NHS Cleaning Manual. Be responsible for maintaining and replenishing stocks of consumable items used within the department, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, in a safe and responsible manner. Adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection. Follow local procedures for reporting areas cleaned and highlighting issues which have prevented duties being carried out. Undertake enhanced cleaning duties under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of education Desirable NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning or equivalent qualification or experience Experience Desirable Previous experience of cleaning duties within a similar working environment Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of cleaning procedures Desirable Knowledge and understanding of COSHH Knowledge and understanding of the importance of Food Hygiene Understanding of safe Manual Handling procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of education Desirable NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning or equivalent qualification or experience Experience Desirable Previous experience of cleaning duties within a similar working environment Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of cleaning procedures Desirable Knowledge and understanding of COSHH Knowledge and understanding of the importance of Food Hygiene Understanding of safe Manual Handling procedures 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address George Moore Community Clinic Moore Road Bourton on the Water GL54 2AZ Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)