Multi Skilled Worker
10 days ago
Swansea
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. --- Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. --- Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. --- The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable. Job overview The post holder will provide comprehensive operational support across Hotel Services, the post holder is required to undertake portering, transport, catering, domestic and linen duties as directed via the Hotel Services Supervisor in accordance with specification standards and Health & Safety legislation and is guided by standard operating procedures. The main duties focus upon Portering / Catering, including working in chilled & freezer units / Linen, Domestic & Transport duties. Main duties of the job Provide comprehensive operational support across support services including portering, domestic and linen duties. Undertake catering duties in compliance with food safety legislation. Undertake transport duties, deliver clean and the collect used and contaminated linen to and from wards / clinical areas, transferring the used / dirty to designated areas, which involves frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions. Collection of refuse across health board premises and transfer to designated areas. Clear litter and sweep outside areas as directed. Collect and deliver patient and staff meals three times daily as required. Perform Catering, Domestic & Linen duties as required in order to ensure Hotel Services provision across the Health Board is cost effective and efficient, representing value for money. Working for our organisation We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential criteria - NVQ Level 2 (Catering/Customer Services/Cleaning) or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Or Undertake a period of Induction to include Basic Food Hygiene COSH Manual handling - Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as related to Domestic/Catering /Linen Services e.g. Food Hygiene, COSHH regulations - Able to work on own or as part of a team Desirable criteria - Knowledge of Manual Handling principles & techniques - Understanding of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment - Understanding of Linen Services processes and procedures Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential criteria - Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours - Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team - Organisational and communication skills to converse with a range of people - Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others - Ability to use technology to update information e.g. iPad or Desktop etc Desirable criteria - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh --- Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. --- To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.