Support Services Assistant - Essex

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join our established team.

Location: North Benfleet, Essex

Salary: From £24,855 per annum, including £1,250 Essex Allowance

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.

We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment and Supplies Handling: Deliver and collect medical equipment, and other essential supplies to and from various hospital departments.
• Waste Management: Assist with the collection and disposal of clinical, general, and hazardous waste in accordance with hospital policies and health regulations.
• Cleaning and Maintenance Support: Assist in keeping hospital corridors, Reception areas, back of house and service yard areas clean and along with the general cleaning of any cleaning machinery.
• Communications and Teamwork: Work closely with nursing, security, and other hospital teams to provide efficient service and maintain a safe environment for all.
• Adherence to Infection Control: Follow hospital hygiene and infection prevention policies to minimise risks to patients and staff.
• Other Duties: Carry out additional duties as the Facilities Manager requires deemed necessary to support hospital operations.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to work in a challenging and high-pressure environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and compassionate approach.
• Physically fit to handle lifting and transporting tasks.

Desirable:

• Experience in a hospital, healthcare, or similar environment.
• Previous experience working in a secure mental health setting.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous waste and environmental protocol.

Working Conditions

• The role will involve physical work, including lifting, carrying and walking all within a secure mental health building setting.
• The shifts will be based on a 37.5 hr working week, covering weekdays and occasional weekend cover, when required.
• PPE and training will be provided to ensure safe working practices are followed at all times

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025