Porter

Job responsibilities

Porter Our Porter Team at Bolton Hospice are a vital and important part of the all departments within the hospice. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive Porter to join the hospice as part of our facilities team. The success post holder will provide and maintain a professional, efficient and timely service to our patients, visitors and departments within.

£15,063 per annum (WTE £25,185)

(Unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition to basic salary)

Part Time 24 hours per week

Mon-Thurs 14.30-20.30

The role:

Working in a busy hospice environment, the role will support the effective running of our Portering team. The post holder will undertake a varied role with a flexible approach, as well as security within the hospice. This may include collection and delivery of goods, monitoring all areas of the hospice for faults, issues etc., ensuring the exterior of the hospice is kept safe, clean and presentable, carrying out security checks and making sure points of entry are all secured as required. The Porter role also includes the transportation of patients, clinical packages and supplies to and from the hospice all while maintaining a high standard of customer care.

What you need:

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role, with some maintenance and health and safety knowledge. The post holder must hold a full, clean driving licence. You must be able to work well in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills, along with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Flexibility in order to cover the needs of a 24/7 service and a commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice are essential. Experience of dealing with security issues would be an advantage.

Why Bolton Hospice?

We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

For the full details, and to apply, please visit www.boltonhospice.org.uk/jobs

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 7th April 2025

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Maintenance knowledge
• Good understanding of work logs/schedules
• Health & safety knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of oxygen management

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• N/A

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills- able to communicate effectively at all levels

Desirable

• Computer literate

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Non-judgemental and empathetic approach
• Flexible approach to work duties
• Strong teamwork ethic
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice.
• Full, clean driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a similar role

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of dealing with security issues

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

Bolton Hospice

Address

Queens Park Street

Bolton

BL1 4QT

Employer's website

http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)