Facilities Assistant - Domestics (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Crawley is seeking a Part-Time Facilities Assistant to perform cleaning duties across healthcare premises. This position requires a flexible approach and adherence to cleanliness standards set by NHS specifications. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Cleaning and basic hygiene certifications. Previous experience in a healthcare or customer service environment is preferred. The role includes using cleaning equipment and ensuring patient dignity at all times.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Workplace nursery in Crawley

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning service.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Experience working in a Healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties as required across all areas of the Healthcare premises.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Support the Facilities Department with various tasks.

Skills

Ability to follow and understand instructions

Numerate and literate

Abilities to record information correctly

Work as a team

Education

NVQ Cleaning

Basic food hygiene certificate

Basic health and safety certificate

Job description

Facilities Assistant - Domestics (Part-Time)

Vacancy: Part-Time Facilities Assistant - Domestic ( Ward cleaning )15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, hours: 1300-1600

£9828 per annum (£12.60 per hour)

The successful candidate will be required to work with a flexible approach across various wards and departmental teams, and form an integral part of the Facilities Department.

The role will perform cleaning duties (including the operation of floor cleaning machinery) in all areas of our busy Healthcare premises, adhering to the required standards stipulated by the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

Previous cleaning and goods 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.

"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 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."

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning duties as required in all areas of the premises, to ensure standards meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.

• Use of cleaning equipment.
• To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.
• Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris.
• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Clean Beds.
• Clean furniture.
• Adopt a flexible approach.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.
• Assist with the service of patient, visitors and staff meals.
• Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.
• To ensure security is maintained at all times.
• Completion of departmental paperwork as required.
• Supporting Goods in Department

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?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto 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

To work as an integral part of the ward/departmental teams with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. Perform cleaning duties as required in all areas of the Healthcare premises to the required standard and complying with legislation.

• Key responsibilitiesa) Wear correct and clean uniform whilst on dutyb) Attend departmental meetings as appropriate.c) To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, review and personaldevelopment process on an annual basis and in quarterly supervisions.d) Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.e) To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.f) To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which they work.

Please see job description and person spec attached for more details.

Person Specification

Qulification

• NVQ Cleaning
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Basic health and safety certificate
• Previous experience in cleaning service
• Customer focused environment

Experience

• Customer focused environment
• Previous experience in cleaning
• Working in Healthcare environment

Skills and Knowladge

• Ability to follow and understand instruction
• Numerate and literate
• Abilities to recorded 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.