General Services Assistant - Sowenna

The purpose of this post is to work as part of the Sowenna Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient team to provide general domestic 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.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

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.

About us

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 4,000 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 13 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-26-566-B

Job locations

Sowenna

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

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 & Aptitude / Knowledge

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

Person Specification

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 & Aptitude / Knowledge

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sowenna

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sowenna

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

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 & Aptitude / Knowledge

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