Bank Facilities Assistant

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Crawley is looking for Bank Facilities Assistants to support the Facilities Department. The role requires flexible individuals for housekeeping and cleaning duties within the hospital environment. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn, with previous experience in cleaning services preferred. Opportunities for training are provided with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning services.
• Experience in a customer focused environment.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties on the ward areas of the hospital to the required standard.
• Support the Facilities Department with cleaning/catering duties as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow and understand instructions

Work as a team

Literate and numerate

Education

NVQ Cleaning

Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Job description

BANK FACILITIES ASSISTANTS - HOUSEKEEPING

We are looking to recruit some Bank Facilities Assistants - particularly for Housekeeping shifts. Possible additional shifts could include weekends (with attractive weekend enhancements).

The successful candidates will work as an integral part of the ward and departmental team, and demonstrate a flexible approach in supporting the Facilities Department. The role will involve cleaning/catering duties, as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard, and complying with legislation.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have 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. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as part of the Facilities team, performing housekeeping duties on the Ward areas of the Hospital, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation.

Previous cleaning or catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process. Any fields left blank or incomplete will not be able to be scored.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website. If you are unable to use a computer to apply online, please contact the RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT on 01273 696011 extension 5008 (quoting the job reference number) to ask for support in completing your application.

About us

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

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• 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 everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details regarding this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Cleaning
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate

Experience

• Previous experience in cleaning services
• Customer focused environment
• Working in a healthcare environment

skills and knowledge

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to follow and understand instructions
• Ability to record information correctly
• Work as a team

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.