Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Educ, Quals & Exp
Good standard of general education
- Educ, Quals & Exp
Knowledge of cleanliness standards
- Educ, Quals & Exp
Basic health and safety awareness
- skills and abilities
Good organisational skills
- skills and abilities
Able to work on own initiative
- skills and abilities
Able to work as part of a team
- skills and abilities
Effective decision making skills
- skills and abilities
Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
- skills and abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
- skills and abilities
Ability to quickly adapt the requirements of the job according to the needs of the ward environment
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Educ, Quals & Exp
Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
- Educ, Quals & Exp
Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems
- skills and abilities
Basic IT skills
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the acute services in Stockport for a Band 2 Housekeeper. Saffron Ward is a 23 bed in-patient ward situated within The Meadows Hospital. The ward cares older adults aged 65 and above who are experiencing delirium and other physical and mental health problems. This is a vital role to support the smooth functioning of the ward and you will be part of a thriving team which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the ward team you will be involved in a range of housekeeping duties, working in close liaison with the ward manager, in order to ensure that key tasks are effectively managed. This is a key role on the ward and we are looking for a motivated individual to become part of our thriving team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post: You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive). 1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff. 2. Health and Safety. 3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates. 4. Serving Patient meals. 5. Implementing audit actions.
- Ordering stock and stock rotation.
- Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
- Supporting patients to complete their daily menus.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
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.
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This advert is for Housekeeper - Saffron Ward with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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