Housekeeping Assistant - Eastbourne

Job summary

To carry out housekeeping procedures as determined andagreed by Operational Managers in liaison with professional colleagues.

Clean defined areas to the highest identified standards of cleanliness following the laid downpolicies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include patient meal service, general cleaning, buffing, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste.

The successful applicant will need good communication skills and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable.

Post 1: Monday to Friday 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week

Post 2: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week

Post 3: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week

Post 4: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week

Post 5: Mon & Tues 1700-2000 & Thur, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week

Post 6: Thursday & Friday 0700-1900 = 21 hours per week

Post 7: Thursday & Friday 0700-1900 = 21 hours per week

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer services experience
• Cleaning experience in any capacity / environment
• Food hygiene awareness

Desirable

• COSHH
• Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to use own initiative
• Caring Attitude
• Good Communication Skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet standards and targets

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general education

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in cleaning
• Food Hygiene Certificate