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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
354-EF-20296
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Selden Centre
Town
Worthing
Salary
£24,169 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust logo

Facilities Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Come and join us

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team at The Selden centre, Swandean, Worthing, 22.5 Hours per week from 10:00 - 18.00. on a two-week pattern which includes working every other weekend. We are dedicated to improving the cleaning environment and meal service for our clients. You should have good communication skills and a flexible attitude to provide the best services for our patients.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives.  The benefits are excellent and include:

 

  • To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
  • Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
  • Excellent NHS pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave entitlement
  • Challenging and rewarding work
  • Training and development opportunities

 

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Justin Hawkins on 07917 006687 and complete the application form in full online.

Main duties of the job

General Cleaning:
Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.
 Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate
Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.
Food Preparation:
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.
Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.

Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.
Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or wash
up cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.
Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients’ beverages as required.
Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as per training

Working for our organisation

The Facilities team is small in this unit, we work very closely with nursing team and have a great relationship with them, the Selden centre has a great working atmosphere where all staff help each other no matter what their rolls are. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.
 Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.
Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate
Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls.
Food Preparation (where appropriate):
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.
Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.

Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.
Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or wash up cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.
Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc and patients’ beverages as required.
General Duties
Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as per training
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
Open and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.
Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and store away as required.
Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to
Supervisors
Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Charge including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has worked in a customer focused environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStep into healthPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Justin Hawkins
Job title
facilities assistant manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07917006687
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