General Services Assistant - Longreach House
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Redruth, TR15 3ER
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the General Services Team at Longreach House, Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The role is to provide g...
- 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 holders band and agreed with their line manager.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Education
Essential
- Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Experience working in a care setting
Skills & Knowledge/Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to carry out set cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT Skills
- Awareness of COSHH
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Aware of Health and Safety Legislation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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