Facilities Assistant/Weekend Housekeeper

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Flexible working options

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Weekend Housekeeper to support ward mealtimes and maintain kitchen cleanliness on Saturdays 16:00-19:00 and Sundays 16:00-19:00. The role ensures patients receive meals and refreshments in a timely, professional manner while adhering to hygiene, safety and infection prevention standards.

Work with nursing, catering and facilities teams to deliver a high-quality service, complete paperwork such as temperature checks and cleaning records, and

Qualifications

• Supports ward environment during evening mealtimes.
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen and prep areas.
• Completes hygiene, safety, and infection prevention tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve evening meals to patients and ensure accurate delivery.
• Complete the evening soup round and serve soups to patients as required.
• Carry out the evening tea and refreshment rounds for patient access to drinks.
• Keep ward kitchen and food prep areas clean and tidy.
• Wash and store kitchen equipment, crockery, and utensils per hygiene procedures.
• Complete cleaning schedules and maintain records (temperature, cleaning logs, food service docs).
• Report maintenance, hygiene or safety concerns to the appropriate department.
• Follow Trust infection prevention and safety policies and collaborate with nursing, catering and facilities staff.

Job description

Weekend Housekeeper - Saturdays 16.00-19.00 and Sundays 16.00-19.00 The Weekend Housekeeper is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the ward environment during evening mealtimes and maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and associated areas. The role is essential in ensuring patients receive meals and refreshments in a timely and professional manner while complying with all hygiene, safety, and infection prevention standards., Serve evening meals to patients, ensuring meals are delivered accurately and courteously. Complete the evening soup round, offering and serving soup to patients as required. Carry out the evening tea and refreshment round, ensuring patients have access to hot and cold drinks. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the ward kitchen and associated food preparation areas. Wash and store kitchen equipment, crockery, and utensils in accordance with hygiene procedures. Complete cleaning schedules and maintain records as required. Accurately complete all relevant paperwork, including temperature checks, cleaning records, and food service documentation. Report any maintenance, hygiene, or safety concerns to the appropriate department. Adhere to all Trust policies relating to infection prevention, food safety, health and safety, and confidentiality. Work effectively with nursing, catering, and facilities staff to ensure a high-quality service is delivered to patients.
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 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo
• 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
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• 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

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.