Job overview

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in Drayton House Chichester for 3 hours per night Monday - Friday 17.00 - 20.00.

Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning will be available.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people's lives. The benefits are excellent and include:

• To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
• Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Training and development opportunities

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Chris MacDonald on 07740054967 and complete the application form in full online.

Main duties of the job

Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc.
Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times.

Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc.
Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule.
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls.

Working for our organisation

To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, hygiene and safety to users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.
To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy and Waste Disposal Policy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in Drayton House Chichester for 3 hours per night Monday - Friday 17.00 - 20.00.

Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning will be available.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a motivated team who want to make a positive difference to people's lives. The benefits are excellent and include:

• To be part of a forward thinking leading mental health Trust offering high quality care
• Competitive rates of pay and enhanced pay for weekend working
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Training and development opportunities

For further information and an informal chat please telephone Chris MacDonald on 07740054967 and complete the application form in full online.

Person specification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.

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