VINIDEAs Little London, England, United Kingdom
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About Morden College
Morden College is a charity dedicated to enabling a life-lived independence for the older people they provide homes for, through life, as they grow older. Morden College has enriched the lives of its residents as well as their families, over the last 300 years. The Charity's core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life within its beautiful grounds, with amazing facilities and surrounded by its caring people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of care.
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Blackheath, Greenwich
Salary: £23,933 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Purpose Of The Role
* To deliver shopping, cook/chill and cook/freeze meals and other supplies to residents and colleagues College wide
* To manage inbound and outbound postal services and inbound deliveries
* To transport supplies between college sites
* To handle waste and recycling
* To set-up and clear down after College events
* To support the Hospitality team with food service and beverage service
* To maintain good communication with residents, the supervisory team and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of Morden College
* To contribute positively to the team, supporting colleagues in the daily life of the College
Key Responsibilities And Duties
* To own, be responsible and take pride in delivering the duties and responsibilities set out in this job description.
* Facilitate the delivery of food and other supplies by driving the fridge-van, college car or college mini-buses showing respect and kindness to residents and colleagues and promoting a harmonious team atmosphere.
* To support Morden College operations and facilities management by setting up and clearing before/after functions and events and by taking part in the service of food and beverages for events College-wide.
* To be approachable, receptive, and reactive to resident and colleague needs, providing day to day transport of supplies between and within sites.
* To provide cover for the College shop.
* To transport food to and waste food away from service areas, primarily the care home
* To handle and process all waste, including clinical waste, and recycling in line with policy and legislation.
* To assist with the transportation of residents using buggies
* To maintain College storage areas in good order, ensuring they are clean, tidy and locked when unattended.
* To assist in the execution of stock takes as and when required.
* To undertake planned and reactive external cleaning services, including jet-washing, in line with the methods and standards specified in the Morden College Housekeeping Manual and to complete periodic cleaning schedules
* To support with events such as College Conversation, Founders Day, Friends Day, Trustees Christmas lunch day and similar occasions, and to assist with visitors on events such as Open Gardens by acting as a guide and host.
Person Specification
* Clean full driving licence held for at least two years (Desirable)
* Willing to undertake training as required.
* Experience of driving in busy urban areas.
* Experience of driving on motorways/major routes and minor roads.
* Developed IT skills, using Microsoft Office packages.
* Able to organise their own time.
* Able to demonstrate a caring attitude.
* Numerate and literate.
* Ability to work in a team.
* Ability to proactively engage with compliance requirements
* Flexible approach to work and working hours - occasional weekends and some evenings
* Positive, can-do attitude
* Located within one hour's commutable distance to Morden College
* Reasonably fit and able to undertake the demanding aspects of the role
* Committed to the Values and Vision of Morden College
* PCV (Desirable)
* CPC Training (Desirable)
* D1 License (Desirable)
* Experience of driving a mini-bus or bus for older people. (Desirable)
* Experience of planning routes. (Desirable)
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Facilities Coordinator, Housekeeping Coordinator, Facilities Support Assistant, Housekeeping Support Worker, Facilities Maintenance Assistant, Housekeeping Attendant, Facilities Assistant, Cleaning and Maintenance Assistant, Facilities Services Assistant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Maintenance and Housekeeping Worker may also be considered.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Facilities Services
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