Job Overview Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility. We have a 36.75 hours vacancy based at the Bradgate Unit within in our Estates and Facilities Directorate. As a Facilities Assistant you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning, portering and catering. Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews. Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible. Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities) We pride ourselves on the high standards throughout our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team and will be respected for the work you do. All roles will provide a range of duties across our Trust sites and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered. Facilities Assistant Duties Duties will include the preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level on a daily basis Providing an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum within designated patient / non-patient areas within the Trust. The postholder will also be responsible for the provision of appropriate portering services including transportation of linen cages, waste bins / carts in and around hospital environments and patient moves (reception to department or department to department) This role will require the individual to rotate between their responsibilities as required. Benefits Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay Free car parking Paid induction & training Pension scheme 27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance Access to Blue Light and health service discounts We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.