FM Assistant - Cleaning

Overview

The Facilities Management (FM) Assistant role at Band 2 level offers an hourly rate of 12.92 (equivalent to 25,272 annually pro-rated) for 6.5 hours per week, with the specific rota to be arranged during the interview stage. This position is based at Clifton Lodge, Colwyn Bay, Wales.

Primary Duties

• Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, wiping, and scrubbing assigned areas per the work schedule.
• Empty waste bins and replenish supplies in dispensers to maintain facility hygiene.
• Ensure all related compliance records and documentation are accurately completed and up to date.
• Adhere strictly to national cleaning standards as well as all Trust policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Maintain current mandatory training as required by the Trust guidelines.

Working with the Trust

The organisation values and supports its employees by offering supervision aimed at maximizing individual potential, fostering an inclusive community with engagement events and equality networks, providing mental health and wellbeing resources including counselling, and recognising staff contributions through awards.

Benefits

• 27 days of holiday annually plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• An excellent pension scheme contributing up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
• Access to various staff discounts such as Blue Light Card, NHS offers, and other benefits.
• A relocation package up to 8,000 for candidates moving to Essex.
• Interest-free season ticket loans to support commuting costs via tram, rail, or bus.
• Flexible working options from day one in most roles, including opportunities for job sharing.

Additional Information

Applicants should provide professional references from their last three years of employment with valid business contact details; personal or character references will not be accepted.

New hires are responsible for the cost of their initial DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, which will be deducted from their first salary payment.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer, encouraging applications from individuals with mental health service experience and those with disabilities. Alternative formats for the application form are available upon request to the Recruitment Department.

The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the stated closing date and applicants are advised to monitor their email communications. Unsuccessful candidates will usually be notified within three weeks following the closing date.

The role requires adherence to safeguarding policies for children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and successful candidates will undergo thorough safer recruitment procedures.

In compliance with recent Health and Social Care regulations, this role mandates completion of both COVID-19 vaccinations unless an exemption applies, as this position entails potential deployment in CQC registered care homes.

Priority will be given to staff currently identified as "at risk" within the organisation when filling suitable alternative employment roles, and such posts may be withdrawn if identified accordingly.

Applicants must personally write their applications. Use of artificial intelligence tools for application writing may result in rejection unless assistance is due to declared disabilities.