Job Description

We are looking to recruit one or more people to support our permanent team in Brighton and Hove on a temporary basis, covering shifts as they arise. Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service 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.
Main duties of the job
General Cleaning:
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
About us
Mill View Hospital is an acute inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to working age adults within the least restrictive environment, which is both safe and therapeutic. The Hospital is one of many run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and more information may be found on our website at www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Other locations in the Brighton area are also served by the Trust, and various shift patterns are available including weekend working which attracts an unsocial hours payment.
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
12.51 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
354-Bank-EF-20095
Job locations
Mill View Hospital
Nevill Avenue
Hove
BN3 7HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Cleaning:
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
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.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Breakfast preparation including toast
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
General Duties
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors
Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover. Job description
Job responsibilities
General Cleaning:
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.
Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors
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.
Catering:
Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven
Unloading and preparing for service to patients
Breakfast preparation including toast
Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage
Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection.
General Duties
Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment
Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors
Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of cleaning equipment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of cleaning equipment

Skills Required