Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm with possible weekends)
- Job ref
- 354-EF-20325
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Millview Hospital
- Town
- Hove
- Salary
- £24,465 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Facilities Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Come and join us
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Mill View Hospital, Hove. You will be working on in-patient wards and office/clinical areas. Full training will be provided.
The hours will be between 7am and 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Are you approachable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team? Do you want to help us make a positive difference for the people in our care? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect role for you.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to undertake varied manual tasks, and have experience of working within the Cleaning Industry and with the public.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Trust website to find out more about the services we provide (www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work equally well on their own or as part of a team, to deliver and achieve high standards of environmental cleaning and prepare meals for service.
We are looking for people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety as well as the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Working for our organisation
We value our workforce and will ensure that the successful candidate will have the training and support needed to achieve the highest standards possible.
If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to our team and work to our exacting standards we welcome your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: - vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture/fittings, cleaning of mirrors and internal glass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings etc. In addition the role requires some food handling to support the provision of a meal service for patients in our care.
Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Worked in a customer focused environment
- Worked as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Worked with cleaning equipment
- lived experience of mental health
Physical
Essential criteria
- Able to carry out manual handling tasks
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with a range of people
Education
Essential criteria
- English, Maths GCSE or Equivalent
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills, word processing, emails
Catering
Essential criteria
- minimum 3 years experience in catering and cleaning
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maria Young
- Job title
- Facilities Manager - B&H
- Email address
- [email protected]
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