General Services Assistant - Longreach House
Band 2
Main area General Service Assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28 hours per week (2 x 28 hour, and 1x 30 hour vacancies available - variety of shifts earlys, lates, evening and weekends) Job ref 21-26-905
Site Longreach House Town Redruth Salary £25,272 Per Annum/Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
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 general domestic service, including meal service, in accordance with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust protocols and standards for the building.
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.
The successful applicants will join an established team and will work on a 14 day rota which will include early shifts, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
Although experience in a similar role would be a benefit full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education
- Good Basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Experience working in a care setting
Skills & Knowledge/Skills and Aptitude
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Health Jobs UK website has jobs from numerous employers, within health and care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which can increase significantly during the busy holiday periods.
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General Services Assistant - Longreach House in Redruth employer: Cornwall Partnership
As a leading NHS community and mental health provider Trust in the stunning Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, we pride ourselves on being a people-focused organisation that values the health and wellbeing of both our staff and the communities we serve. Our work culture fosters collaboration and support, offering numerous opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship roles for pre-registration nursing students. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and vibrant community of Cornwall.
