Mobile Facilities Officer – Care Homes & Day Centres (Part-Time)

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Uniform

Tools and PPE included

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is recruiting Facilities Officers to support adult social care homes and day centres across West Sussex. The role focuses on safe, compliant buildings and coordinating maintenance, with travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours work.

This part-time position is 24 hours per week, with salaries from £27,254 to £28,598 depending on experience, and benefits including a company van, uniform, PPE, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
• Proactive and adaptable, with good problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills (plumbing, decorating, carpentry).
• Respect for residents and their home environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance and repairs across sites.
• Support statutory compliance (fire, water, asbestos).
• Oversee contractors such as cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Mobile role requiring travel between sites; occasional out-of-hours work.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive/adaptable

Independent working

Maintenance & DIY

Plumbing

Carpentry

Decorating

Dignity & respect

Job description

West Sussex County Council is recruiting Facilities Officers to support adult social care homes and day centres across West Sussex. The role focuses on safe, compliant buildings and coordinating maintenance, with travel between sites and occasional out-of-hours work.

This part-time position is 24 hours per week, with salaries from £27,254 to £28,598 depending on experience, and benefits including a company van, uniform, PPE, and ongoing training.