General Assistant

General assistant

Here is the advert At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant to join our team at Market Harborough - St Lukes Hospital. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operations of the hospital and ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patients, colleagues and visitors.

• 25 hours per week

• £13.04 per hour

• Mon - Fri 5 hours a day flexibly between 0600 - 1300hrs dependant on candidate availability

• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting general hospital operations

• Assisting with portering and internal movements

• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised environments

• Responding to day-to-day operational needs

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments

What We're Looking For

• Flexible and reliable with availability to work across a rota, including weekends

• Ability to adapt to changing shift patterns

• Experience in a general assistant, porter, cleaning, or support role (healthcare experience desirable but not essential)

• Strong teamworking skills

• A proactive and dependable approach

• Comfortable working in a busy, patient-focused environment

Where you'll be

St Lukes Hospital

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.

• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.

• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%

• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.

• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

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