Job overview
To carry out housekeeping procedures as determined and agreed by Operational Managers in liaison with professional colleagues.
Clean defined areas to the highest identified standards of cleanliness following the laid down policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include patient meal service, general cleaning, buffing, wet mopping, damp dusting, toilets and disposal of waste.
The successful applicant will need good communication skills and experience of working in a similar environment would be desirable.
Post 1: Monday to Friday 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week
Post 2: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week
Post 3: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week
Post 4: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week
Post 5: Mon & Tues 1700-2000 & Thur, Sat & Sun 1600-1900 = 15 hours per week
Post 6: Thursday & Friday 0700-1900 = 21 hours per week
Post 7: Thursday & Friday 0700-1900 = 21 hours per week
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Caring Attitude
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet standards and targets
Experience
Essential
- Customer services experience
- Cleaning experience in any capacity / environment
- Food hygiene awareness
Desirable
- COSHH
- Health and Safety
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a good general education
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in cleaning
- Food Hygiene Certificate
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This advert is for Housekeeping Assistant - Eastbourne with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne District General Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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