Job Description

We are looking for a committed individual to work in a very important role as part of the facilities team at Forget Me Not building.
The contract is for 30 hours spread across two weeks , shift pattern between 7am and 6pm on a two-week rota which includes working every other weekend.
Shift Pattern explained below in more details
Week One
Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 7.30am until 1pm.
Saturday from 7.30am until 6.30pm
Week Two
Thursday and Friday from 7.30am until 1pm.
We are dedicated to improving the cleaning environment and meal service for our clients. You should have good communication skills and a flexible attitude to provide the best services for our patients.
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 Justin Hawkins on 07917 006687 and complete the application form in full online.
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 railsetc. 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 brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rollsand nursing rolls.Food Preparation:Safely re-generate cook chill meals as per Food Hygiene standards.Check temperature of food before and after re-generation.
Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or washup cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients' beverages as required.Record temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as pertraining
About us
The Facilities team is small in this unit, we work very closely with nursing team and have a great relationship with them, the Forget Me Not centre has a great working atmosphere where all staff help each other no matter what their rolls are.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
354-EF-20322
Job locations
Forget Me Not
Swandean Cl
Worthing
BN13 3EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 railsetc. 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 brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rollsand 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.
Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or washup cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients beverages as required.General DutiesRecord temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as pertrainingInform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipmentOpen and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and storeaway as required.Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions toSupervisorsUndertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Chargeincluding project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 railsetc. 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 brokenequipment as appropriateReplenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rollsand 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.
Clean chiller cabinet and re-generation oven and de-frost refrigerators/freezers.Prepare tables and/or trays for patient meals, clear away, load/empty dishwasher (or washup cutlery and crockery) and replenish condiments.Prepare food, including salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, custard, gravy etc andpatients beverages as required.General DutiesRecord temperatures and comment if appropriate using the HACCPS system, as pertrainingInform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipmentOpen and / or close Unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.Requisition laundry (and put away), Domestic Services supplies and materials, and storeaway as required.Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions toSupervisorsUndertake any other duties as may be required by line management or Nurse in Chargeincluding project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Has worked in a customer focused environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills Required