We are looking to recruit one or more people to support our permanent team in St Leonards-on-Sea and the surrounding areas on a temporary, flexible 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.

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

St Anne's Centre includes and older adult inpatient unit, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment to older 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 East Sussex area are also served by the Trust, and various shift patterns are available including weekend working which attracts an unsocial hours payment.

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.