Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
FM Assistant - Cleaning
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FM Assistant (Band 2 / £12.92 per hour / 4 hours per week)
Location: Brockfield House, Wickford Annual Pro Rata Salary: £25,272 Contract Type: Rota-based hours (to be discussed at interview)
FSM Assistant Band 2 to work in maintenance and cleaning roles.
About the Role
We are looking for an efficient and responsible FM Assistant to maintain, clean, and uphold all required areas of Brockfield House, Wickford as outlined in the work schedule.
Your duties will include:
- Ensuring compliance with national cleaning standards
- Strict adherence to all trust policies and procedures
- Regular completion and accuracy of all mandatory documentation
- Completing all mandatory training
Main Duties
- Carrying out sweeping, mopping, wiping, and scrubbing of all assigned areas
- Emptying bins
- Restocking empty dispensers where applicable
- Completing and maintaining compliance documentation
Working for Our Organisation at EPUT
We prioritise valuing staff and encouraging professional development:
- Supervision and support for continued growth within EPUT
- Full integration into an inclusive EPUT community with engagement opportunities, equality champion networks
- Access to wellbeing support, including:
- Dedicated mental health and employee wellbeing services
- Occupational health advice and counselling
- Recognition awards for outstanding effort, dedication, and effort
Benefits
Our package includes:
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (entitlement rises to 33 days after 10 years’ service)
- An excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay
- Staff discounts via:
- Blue Light Card discounts
- NHS offers and supplier deals
- £8K relocation package for employees moving to Essex to join EPUT
- Interest-free season ticket loans (including tram, rail, and bus travel)
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Working Flexibility
We actively promote flexibility and inclusivity:
- Flexible working is available from day one for most roles
- Applicants for job shares are encouraged to apply
Important Information
- Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS): In line with current employment allocation constraints, applications will prioritise registered roles and may be considered later for FM-specific roles.
- References_req_for_application: Candidates must submit professional references from the last three years, including business contact information. Personal or character references will not be accepted.
- DBS Cost: As a new employee, DBS check costs are to be deduated from your first salary.
- British standards: EPUT is proud of its Equal Opportunities Policy, Disability Tick accreditation, and support for staff with learning disabilities. Applications from people with experience of mental health services and disabilities are particularly welcome.
- Application Access: If this form isn’t accessible email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net or contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513, and we’ll provide arrangements.
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Job Postings (Safeguarding and Codes of Conduct)
- Safeguarding: All staff are required to uphold child safety policies, mental wellbeing support, and procedures directed by the NHS Trust.
- Recruitment screens will be enforced during the pre-employment checks.
COVID-19 Mandatory Requirement
According to UK legislation, as outlined in part of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulations) passed July 22, 2021, to start employment in a CQC-registered care home or a similar position on deployment, all staff must verify pre-deployment compliance with:
- Full completion of COVID vaccinations; exceptions apply only to those medically or conscientiously exempt. This is already part of recruitment eligibility checks.
Non-Standard Trust Policies for Roles
The Trust reserves the right to:
- Withdraw pre-closed vacancies if urgent payroll needs arise.
- Automatically respond to email registrations related to NHS. Jobs board. Applicants advised that if you haven’t heard from us within three weeks, their application is typically unsuccessful by warrant standards.
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