General Services Assistant - Sowenna

Main area General Service Assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20.5 hours per week (

Hours:

Wk 1 - Sat/ Sun 11:00-19:00, Tues 07:00-14:30, Wk 2 - Mon  Tues/Weds 13:00-19:00,) Job  

Site Sowenna Town Bodmin Salary £25,272 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2026 23:59

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and dedicated with attention to detail to providing the very best environment for our patients to join our team.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship on the  website to see if you are eligible before applying.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

• Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, curtains and equipment in all areas are cleaned and all refuse is collected and disposed of as per protocol.
• Clean all crockery, utensils, kitchen surfaces and equipment to an excellent standard of hygiene.
• To ensure that duties, tasks and responsibilities are carried out to the required standards, within the allocated time scales and due regard to patient, visitors and other staff.
• To be responsible for the monitoring catering and cleaning stock as required by the building.
• To carry out food and beverage preparation and regeneration of cook/freeze in accordance with the food hygiene standards and instruction.
• Reduce the risk of cross contamination by using personal protective equipment provided.
• To be accountable for all keys sets and equipment issued or used throughout the course of duty.
• To perform light porting duties as requested.
• To be involved with the ordering and monitoring of stock as required by the GSA Supervisor.
• This will involve some weekend and bank holiday working as required which salary enhancements will be paid.
• Duties and responsibilities may change within the role due to alteration in service provision. Any such changes will be commensurate with the post holder's band and agreed with their line manager.

• Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
• Experience working in a care setting
• Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
• Basic IT Skills
• Awareness of COSHH
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Aware of Health and Safety Legislation

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) for England and Wales and Order 2020, and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.