Facilities Assistant

NHS; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service provider seeks a dedicated individual to undertake cleaning and catering duties in a Mental Health Hospital. The role involves maintaining high hygiene standards and working as part of a team. Candidates must have a general education or equivalent and experience in a customer-focused environment is preferred. This part-time, permanent position will be based at Amberstone Hospital, Hailsham.

Qualifications

• Must have a general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience working in a customer focused environment and as part of a team is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including moving equipment and cleaning surfaces.
• Assist in catering by loading and unloading food for patients.
• Report any maintenance issues or defects in equipment.

Skills

General education to GCSE level or equivalent - Maths and English

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience working in a customer-focused environment

Experience working as part of a team

Education

General education to GCSE level

Job description

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, Infection Control 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 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 and recording food safety information using established systems

Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage

About us

Our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorder. Our specialist learning disability services provide community and inpatient care for people with complex health needs which can't be met by other services. We have a number of services that provide very specialist care for people with complex health conditions and social care needs.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-EF-20309

Job locations

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HY

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

Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing Supervisor 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

Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing Supervisor 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 - Maths and English

Desirable

• able to communicate effectively

Knowledge/Experience Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• lived experience of Mental Health / NHS work experience
• Previous experience of cleaning equipment

Physical Essential

• Able to safely undertake manual handling requirements

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• General education to GCSE level or equivalent - Maths and English

Desirable

• able to communicate effectively

Knowledge/Experience Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• lived experience of Mental Health / NHS work experience
• Previous experience of cleaning equipment

Physical Essential

• Able to safely undertake manual handling requirements

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

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HY

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HY

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)