Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Housekeeper (Domestic Cleaner) to Join our Team at St Andrews House, Derby.
You will be required to carry out a full cleaning service and although cleaning experience is desirable, this is not essential as full training will be given.
This vacancy is for 15 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 06.00-09.00
“As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”
Main duties of the job
Housekeepers provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Key result areas (Main duties/responsibilities)
Cleaning Duties
- Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery. Periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules.
- Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.
- Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.
- Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.
- High dusting.
- Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.
- Cleaning of all sanitary fitments.
- Cleaning wall tiles.
- Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc.
- Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders.
- Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient
Ad Hoc Duties
- Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level.
- Report defaults, breakage’s, pest’s etc to relevant person.
- To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management
- To open and secure buildings following procedures where required
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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