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Job summary

Main area
Domestic Services
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
070-EA017-0525
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Knighton Hospital
Town
Knighton
Salary
£23,970 per anum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Powys Teaching Health Board logo

Support Services Site Assistant

Band 2

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

we require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a support services assistant within the domestic/catering and portering team.

This is a 30 hour post working Monday to Sunday.  based at Knighton hospital.

You will need to be self motivated, have a flexible approached to work,be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative

Previous experience is an advantages, but not essential, as full training will be given.

Hours of work will be:

•Domestic 7-3 &11-7

•Catering 7-3 & 11-7

•Portering 9-3

Main duties of the job

You will support the local delivery of hotel services domestic and  associated facilities activities, ensuring that they are delivered at  the levels agreed and that they meet with full compliance with all  appropriate legislation and local policies and procedures. You will  need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, be able  to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own  initiative. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as  full training will be given. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and personal specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 'Apply now; to see in trac

 

Person specification

English

Essential criteria
  • To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning/catering /portering industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the criteria for this role.

English

Essential criteria
  • To have gained sufficient experience in the cleaning/catering /portering industry to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and techniques that would meet the criteria for this role
  • To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours of the organisation,
  • To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to mee any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
  • able to demonstrate the essential values and commitments required to delivering a high quality service for patients and staff

English

Desirable criteria
  • Able to travel within geographical area
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Baker
Job title
Facilities Suoervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01547528633
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