Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Woodlands, St Leonards-on-Sea. The successful candidate will be working on in-patient wards. Full training will be provided.
The role is part-time working Thursday & Friday mornings each week between 07:00 and 14:30, 15 hours per week .
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, 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, the Catering Industry and with the public.
Main duties of the job
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 of environmental cleaning and prepare meals for service.
We are looking for people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety as well as the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About us
We value our workforce and will ensure that the successful candidate will have the training and support needed 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 etc.. In addition the role requires some food handling to support the provision of a meal service for patients in our care.
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
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 etc.. In addition the role requires some food handling to support the provision of a meal service for patients in our care.
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a customer focused environment
- Worked as part of a team
Desirable
- Worked with cleaning equipment
- lived experience of mental health
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a range of people
Education
Essential
- English, Maths GCSE or Equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a customer focused environment
- Worked as part of a team
Desirable
- Worked with cleaning equipment
- lived experience of mental health
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a range of people
Education
Essential
- English, Maths GCSE or Equivalent
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).
