The facilities department employs a variety of support staff to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. As a Facilities Management Assistant, you will provide a range of tasks which will primarily involve catering food preparation duties. You will be required to prepare and serve meals within our in-patient areas. The duties may also include the cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas and portering as required.
The post will be based at Rathbone Hospital.
20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (2.30pm – 6.30pm)
The role of the Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) remains an integral part of our service delivery, carrying out a range of facilities tasks and ensuring that catering and cleaning standards are achieved and maintained.
Applications are invited from hardworking, self-motivated individuals who are able to work on their own initiative and also as part of a team. You must have a flexible approach to your workload, be able to work to deadlines, and have high standards of quality in your work.
You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the need to deal with service users and staff in a helpful and supportive manner. You must have good communication skills, a positive attitude, and an understanding of health and safety in relation to safe working practices.
Previous experience of hospital catering and cleaning duties, specifically catering provision within a mental health environment, would be an advantage; however, training will be provided. You will be expected to have or acquire an appropriate Food Hygiene certificate and must have basic computer skills.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. To work as members of a team, carrying out facilities tasks as allocated and prioritised.
2. Facilities tasks may include all or a combination of the following:
1. Cleaning of clinical/ward areas, inclusive of toilets;
2. Waste disposal;
3. Linen transportation;
4. Basic food preparation;
5. Fridge and food temperature monitoring;
6. Till operation;
7. Collating service user menu orders;
8. Filling vending machines.
To assist colleagues and their line manager, carry out the tasks assigned to the team or individual and to support the minimisation of overtime and sickness costs to the Trust and also minimise the waste of resources, through operating the required reporting, management, or information systems.
To undertake all mandatory training as required by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that all required training is kept up to date.
To take part in performance management and Personal Achievement and Contribution Evaluations (PACE).
To comply with all relevant policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, health & safety, security, manual handling, and food safety). As work may be carried out in a wide variety of locations, adherence to site-specific security procedures is of paramount importance.
To take responsibility for the completion of all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and to maintain regular contact with their line manager.
To stand in for other FMAs as required.
To liaise with all relevant parties in a friendly and helpful way as is required to ensure the achievement of all duties and responsibilities.
Generic Responsibilities for all staff:
1. Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of mental health care, addiction services, and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.
2. Role model the values of the Trust – Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, and Enthusiasm – in all activities and interactions with employees, service users, and other stakeholders.
3. Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties.
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