Job summary We are seeking to recruit a full-time Facilities Assistant (cleaner) to join our team at The Hellingly Centre, The Drive, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4ER. This is a full-time position totalling 37.5 hours per week, 07:00 to 14:30 each weekday, Monday to Friday mornings. If you are approachable, flexible, able to work unsupervised and are reliable and if you want to make a positive difference to the experience of people in our care then this could be the perfect role for you. 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 ofenvironmental cleaning and prepare meals for service. We need people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety as well as the importance of adherence to infectionprevention 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 vaccinatedagainst 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 standardspossible. 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-EF-20285 Job locations The Hellingly Centre The Drive Hellingly BN27 4ER 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 internalglass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor cleaningetc In addition the role will require 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 internalglass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor cleaningetc In addition the role will require 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 Used cleaning equipment lived experience of Mental Health / worked for NHS Physical Essential Able to safely carry our manual handling tasks Communication Essential Good interpersonal skills / able to communicate with a range of people Education Essential demonstrate grasp of functional skills in Maths & English Person Specification Experience Essential Worked in a customer focused environment Worked as part of a team Desirable Used cleaning equipment lived experience of Mental Health / worked for NHS Physical Essential Able to safely carry our manual handling tasks Communication Essential Good interpersonal skills / able to communicate with a range of people Education Essential demonstrate grasp of functional skills in Maths & English 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. Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address The Hellingly Centre The Drive Hellingly BN27 4ER Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)