Facilities Assistant / Portering

Facilities Assistant - DOMESTIC/CLEANING AND PORTERING £24,465 pro rata - £13.45ph SHIFT Mon-Fri 1300-1700 We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to work as part of the Facilities team, performing cleaning duties as required within our outpatients areas, to the required standard and in compliance with legislation. Previous cleaning 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 note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK,

• 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. Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.Clean furniture.Replenish consumables - paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc. Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.
  
  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.