Facilities Service Assistant

The closing date is 30th Jul 2026 /*generated inline style */ Anticipated Interview date(s) /*generated inline style */ Job summary Are you a motivated, reliable and caring individual who enjoys being part of a team? Do you take pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? We are looking for a Facilities Service Assistant to join our Community Hospital team, we have 2 positions available for 20 hours per week. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help support patient care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and hospitality throughout our hospital environment. Working as part of our Facilities Team, you will carry out a range of duties that may include cleaning, housekeeping, catering and portering activities, helping to ensure patients, visitors and staff have a safe and comfortable environment every day. /*generated inline style */ Main duties, tasks & skills required Key responsibilities include: Cleaning patient areas, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and communal spaces to Trust standards. Supporting ward housekeeping services, including refreshments and meal service. Assisting with catering duties and food preparation where required. Handling linen, waste and stock safely and effectively. Completing monitoring records and maintaining accurate documentation. Operating cleaning equipment and reporting faults when identified. Supporting infection prevention and control standards. Working closely with ward staff, patients, visitors and colleagues across the hospital. Responding positively and flexibly to the needs of the service. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to make a real difference to patients' experience within a hospital environment. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters and contributes to the wellbeing of patients across Somerset, we'd love to hear from you. /*generated inline style */ About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. /*generated inline style */ Job description For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description. /*generated inline style */ Person specification /*generated inline style */ Qualifications /*generated inline style */ Essential Please see attached Job Description /*generated inline style */ Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. /*generated inline style */ For help with your application, contact: Stacy Oliver /*generated inline style */ Pay scheme Agenda for Change /*generated inline style */ Band Band 2 /*generated inline style */ Salary /*generated inline style */ £25272.00 Yearly /*generated inline style */ Contract Permanent /*generated inline style */ Working pattern Part-Time /*generated inline style */ Reference number 184-OL-PU-5490 /*generated inline style */ Job locations Minehead Community Hospital Luttrell Way Minehead Somerset TA24 6DF /*generated inline style */