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Dorset Social Care

Facilities Support Services AssistantNHS

Dorchester, DT2 9TB Permanent £15,331
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 24 August 2026
Dorchester West Rail Station (3.0 miles away) Bridport Bus Station (13.6 miles away)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at Forston Clinic to join the Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Worker, with the main emphasis on the cleaning part of the role

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team and also on their own.

This position is for 22.75 hours per week and will include alternate weekends for which enhancements will be paid

Full training, induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme

For an informal chat or a paper application form, please contact Alison Lee 07775027961

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

This is a multi tasking role and includes cleaning, catering and porter activity over five days per week. Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard working team at the hospital and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.

Cleaning

Provide an effective, patient-focused cleaning and domestic service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working on a ward for mental health patients this will include cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, the kitchen as well as the communal areas .

Portering

Provision of appropriate portering services which will include the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health and safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities.

Catering

To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. To assist in the production and delivery of patient food, and to ensure a clean, safe and hygienic service.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Job description

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction. Please contact the recruitment team if you require further information

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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