Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (cleaner) to join our team at Department of Psychiatry, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD.
Are you approachable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team? Do you want to help us make a positive difference for the people in our care?If you answered yes to these questions then we have the perfect role for you.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to undertake varied manual tasks, and have experience of working within the Cleaning Industry or the Catering Industry and with the general public.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work equally well on their own or as part of a team, to deliver and achieve high standards ofenvironmental cleaning and prepare meals for service. We need people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety requirements as well as the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
The hours are Wednesday to Sunday mornings between 06:30 and 14:00 each day, a total of 37.5 hours per week.
It is planned to relocate services currently being delivered from Department of Psychiatry in Eastbourne to a new, purpose built, Hospital in Bexhill. Planned completion is in 2025, when the existing team will be relocating to the new Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a full cleaning service at the prescribed times, in line with established policies and procedures and as detailed in the cleaning work schedules.
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Successful candidate will be committed to providing consistently high standards of cleanliness and will be hard working, dedicated and an effective team worker.
About us
We value our workforce and will ensure that you will have the training and support you need to achieve the highest standards possible. If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to our team and work to our exacting standards we welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: - vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture/fittings, cleaning of mirrors and internal glass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor maintenance etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: - vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture/fittings, cleaning of mirrors and internal glass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor maintenance etc.
Person Specification
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry our manual handling tasks safely
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a range of people
Education
Essential
- Maths / English qualification / functional skills
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a customer focused environment
- Worked as part of a team
Desirable
- Used a range of cleaning products
- Work within NHS or lived Mental Health experience
Person Specification
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry our manual handling tasks safely
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a range of people
Education
Essential
- Maths / English qualification / functional skills
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a customer focused environment
- Worked as part of a team
Desirable
- Used a range of cleaning products
- Work within NHS or lived Mental Health experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
