Job summary
Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.
To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
About us
Langley Green is an acute inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to working age adults within the least restrictive environment, which is both safe and therapeutic. The Hospital is one of many run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and more information may be found on our website at www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
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.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Breakfast preparation including toast
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
General Duties
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
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 internal job rotation and absence cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
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.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Breakfast preparation including toast
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
General Duties
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
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 internal job rotation and absence cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level or equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a customer focused environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of cleaning equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level or equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a customer focused environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of cleaning equipment
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).
