Job summary We are seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our small team at Chalkhill in Haywards Heath. You will be working on young people's in-patient wards and office/clinical areas. Full training will be provided. The hours will be between 7am and 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday, with rosters to be agreed. 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 and 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. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-EF-20299 Job locations Chalkhill Hospital Princess Royal Hospital campus Haywards Heath RH16 4NQ 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 Catering Essential minimum 3 years experience in catering and cleaning Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification 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 Catering Essential minimum 3 years experience in catering and cleaning Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Chalkhill Hospital Princess Royal Hospital campus Haywards Heath RH16 4NQ Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)