Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Mill View Hospital, Hove. You will be working on in-patient wards and office/clinical areas. Full training will be provided.
The hours will be between 7am and 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Are you approachable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team? Do you want to help us make a positive difference for the people in our care? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect role for you.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to undertake varied manual tasks, and have experience of working within the Cleaning Industry and with the public.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Trust website to find out more about the services we provide (www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk).
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 of environmental cleaning and prepare meals for service.
We are looking for people who recognise the importance of a clean environment and food safety as well as the important of adherence to infection prevention 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 vaccinated against 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 standards possible.
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
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-EF-20325
Job locations
Millview Hospital
Nevill Avenue
Hove
BN3 7HY
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 internal glass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings etc. In addition the role requires 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 internal glass, sanitary ware, e.g. baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting of walls and ceilings etc. In addition the role requires 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

• Worked with cleaning equipment
• lived experience of mental health

Physical
Essential

• Able to carry out manual handling tasks

Communication
Essential

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

Education
Essential

• English, Maths GCSE or Equivalent
• Excellent spoken and written English skills

Desirable

• Computer skills, word processing, emails

Catering
Essential

• minimum 3 years experience in catering and cleaning

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

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

Desirable

• Worked with cleaning equipment
• lived experience of mental health

Physical
Essential

• Able to carry out manual handling tasks

Communication
Essential

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

Education
Essential

• English, Maths GCSE or Equivalent
• Excellent spoken and written English skills

Desirable

• Computer skills, word processing, emails

Catering
Essential

• minimum 3 years experience in catering and cleaning

Skills Required