Job summary The Facilities Environmental Assistant will report to the Facilities Supervisor on their site of work. They will work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with the team of Facilities staff to promote and provide the services within Housekeeping, Catering and Portering. They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.Deliver meal/beverage serviceBed makingManage linen qualityReport Maintenance issuesWater FlushingRemoval of all waste from area of workAssist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleaguesCompliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCPAssist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehiclesSite litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislationAssist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so Main duties of the job Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services*Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks*Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust.*Responsible for ensuring that all housekeeping consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.*Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff*Responsible for undertaking catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation is adhered to*Responsible for ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept presentable for patients and visitors.*Responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages and condiments at all times*Responsible for ensuring there are sufficient ward provisions and snack boxes at all times*Responsible for assisting with the curtain change programme*Responsible for reporting the need for any estates maintenance request to the housekeeping supervisor About us The Facilities Team follow the below behaviours Honesty and Transparency Integrity Empowerment Compassion and Kindness Dignity and Respect Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 285-3265-CORP Job locations Heath Lane Hospital Health Lane West Bromwich B71 2BG Job description Job responsibilities They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:*To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.*Deliver meal/beverage service*Bed making*Manage linen quality*Report Maintenance issues*Water Flushing*Removal of all waste from area of work*Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleagues*Compliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCP*Assist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehicles*Site litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislation*Assist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so Job description Job responsibilities They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:*To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.*Deliver meal/beverage service*Bed making*Manage linen quality*Report Maintenance issues*Water Flushing*Removal of all waste from area of work*Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleagues*Compliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCP*Assist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehicles*Site litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislation*Assist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Good basic education - ability to read and write numerical skills Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification or work towards Desirable NVQ level 1 in Food Preparation or ability to work toward Qualification in Healthcare Cleaning Experience Desirable Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service. Experience of working in a Housekeeping/Catering/Portering Healthcare Service Knowledge Essential Must have a good knowledge of Health & Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks or to work towards on commencement Ability to follow procedures and manuals An understanding of operational techniques in delivering facilitoes services Must have good knowledge of food hygiene including temperature control and HACCP Desirable Must have a full knowledge of cleaning Skills/Personal qualitiies Essential Good communication skills, oral and written Able to deliver operationally, to multitask and work under pressure meeting consistently demanding deadlines Reliable, flexible, friendly, approachable Performance orientated /customer focused Computer literate Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people. Must be flexible in working practices and hours. Must be able to follow clear instructions Must have empathy and understanding of patient's needs Desirable Ability to drive, full clean driving licence Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Good basic education - ability to read and write numerical skills Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification or work towards Desirable NVQ level 1 in Food Preparation or ability to work toward Qualification in Healthcare Cleaning Experience Desirable Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service. Experience of working in a Housekeeping/Catering/Portering Healthcare Service Knowledge Essential Must have a good knowledge of Health & Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks or to work towards on commencement Ability to follow procedures and manuals An understanding of operational techniques in delivering facilitoes services Must have good knowledge of food hygiene including temperature control and HACCP Desirable Must have a full knowledge of cleaning Skills/Personal qualitiies Essential Good communication skills, oral and written Able to deliver operationally, to multitask and work under pressure meeting consistently demanding deadlines Reliable, flexible, friendly, approachable Performance orientated /customer focused Computer literate Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people. Must be flexible in working practices and hours. Must be able to follow clear instructions Must have empathy and understanding of patient's needs Desirable Ability to drive, full clean driving licence 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Heath Lane Hospital Health Lane West Bromwich B71 2BG Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Heath Lane Hospital Health Lane West Bromwich B71 2BG Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Heath Lane Hospital, Health Lane, B71 2BG West Bromwich, United Kingdom