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Job overview

We are looking for committed individuals to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team in the Connolly House in Chichester working 37.5 hours per week including every other weekend.  We are dedicated to improving the cleanliness and environment for our patients with mental health problems. Part of your duties may be to serve meals to our patients and you will need to be presentable and have good customer service skills. You should have good communication skills, a flexible attitude, be able to work as part of a team, be friendly and caring, able to work a shift pattern to include some weekends and Bank Holidays.  Full induction and training will be provided for support and an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning and catering 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 and nursing rolls.
Food Preparation (where appropriate):
Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.
Check temperature of food before and after re-generation

Working for our organisation

Abide by the standards of behaviour expected by their professional body and the standards of behaviour expected of all staff in the Trust disciplinary policy and procedure.
Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and are responsible for making themselves aware of these policies and procedures.
Treat information relating to patient, employees and businesses of the Trust in the strictest confidence. Under no circumstances should such information be discussed with any unauthorised person(s) or organisations. At all times employees are required to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
Maintain their own awareness of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety (whether statutory or Trust), and assist in ensuring the compliance of other staff.