Bank Facilities Assistant

Sussexcommunity; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community services provider in Sussex is seeking Bank Facilities Assistants for housekeeping and cleaning roles. Candidates will perform essential cleaning duties across healthcare premises while ensuring compliance with standards. Flexible shifts are available, and training will be provided. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to health and safety regulations, making it ideal for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning services.
• Customer-focused environment.
• Healthcare environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and catering duties across healthcare premises.
• Work as part of ward/departmental/health centre teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Literate

Numerate

Ability to follow instructions

Accurate record-keeping

Education

NVQ in Cleaning

Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Job description

BANK FACILITIES ASSISTANTS - DOMESTIC/HOUSEKEEPING/CLEANING

We are looking to recruit Bank Facilities Assistants with various shifts available, including weekends (attractive weekend enhancements).

Shifts range from 6.45am to 8.00pm.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

We seek motivated individuals to join our Facilities team, performing housekeeping, domestic, and portering duties across all areas of the premises, ensuring standards and legislation compliance.

Previous cleaning or catering experience is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. Please include full details of relevant experience on your application form to assist with shortlisting. Incomplete fields may affect scoring.

Apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If unable to apply online, contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT at 01273 696011 ext. 5008 to request a paper application form.

About us

We are the primary provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million residents. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping manage health, reduce hospital admissions, and shorten hospital stays.

Our vision is to provide excellent community-centered care. We offer diverse opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate roles.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and Sussex bases
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active networks for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values: Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide us.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This position may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Work as part of ward/departmental/health centre/community hub teams with flexibility within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning and catering duties across healthcare premises to standards and legislation requirements.

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ in Cleaning
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

• Experience in cleaning services
• Customer-focused environment
• Healthcare environment experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to follow instructions
• Accurate record-keeping
• Teamwork skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.