Bank Porter

Bolton Hospice; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Bolton is looking for a proactive Bank Porter to join their Facilities team. The role requires flexible working hours and involves supporting the Portering team during staff absences, transporting patients and supplies, and conducting security checks. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, a full driving license, and strong interpersonal skills. A commitment to the values of the organization is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Portering team during staff leave and busier periods.
• Carry out security checks and ensure safety of the hospice.
• Transport patients and clinical supplies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Maintenance knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

To supplement our permanent Portering team, our team of bank staff provides cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in staffing, covering vacancies and staff absences. We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Bank Porter to provide operational cover within the hospice as part of our Facilities team, as and when required.

£12.50 per hour

Ad Hoc, flexible working hours

The role:

Working in a busy hospice environment, the role will support the effective running of our Portering team during periods of staff leave, absences and during busy periods. The post holder will undertake a varied role 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.

What you need:

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role, with some maintenance and health and safety knowledge. The postholder 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. You must be flexible 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.

Closing date for applications: 1st February 2026

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to [e-mail] and a member of the team will be in touch.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.