Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Facilities Assistant (cleaner) to join our team at Amberstone Hospital, Carters Corner, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4HY.
This is a full-time position totalling 37.5 hours per week, 06:30 to 14:00 each weekday, Monday to Friday mornings.
If you are approachable, flexible, able to work unsupervised and are reliable and if you want to make a positive difference to the experience of people in our care then this could be the perfect role for you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work equally well on their own or as part of a team, to deliver and achieve high standards ofenvironmental cleaning and prepare meals for service.
We need people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety as well as the importance of adherence to infectionprevention and control standards at all times.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to be fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19.
About us
We value our workforce and will ensure that the successful candidate will have the training and support needed to achieve the highest standardspossible.
If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to our team and work to our exacting standards we welcome your application.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-EF-20314
Job locations
Amberstone Hospital
Carters Corner
Hailsham
BN27 4HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: - vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture/fittings, cleaning of mirrors and internalglass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor cleaningetc.. In addition the role will require some food handling to support the provision of a meal service for patients in our care.Full training will be provided for the successful candidate. Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: - vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture/fittings, cleaning of mirrors and internalglass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings, floor cleaningetc.. In addition the role will require some food handling to support the provision of a meal service for patients in our care.Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Worked in a customer focused environment
• Worked as part of a team

Desirable

• Used cleaning equipment
• lived experience of Mental Health / worked for NHS

Physical
Essential

• Able to safely carry our manual handling tasks

Communication
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills / able to communicate with a range of people

Education
Essential

• demonstrate grasp of functional skills in Maths & English

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Worked in a customer focused environment
• Worked as part of a team

Desirable

• Used cleaning equipment
• lived experience of Mental Health / worked for NHS

Physical
Essential

• Able to safely carry our manual handling tasks

Communication
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills / able to communicate with a range of people

Education
Essential

• demonstrate grasp of functional skills in Maths & English

Skills Required