Housekeeper

Job summary

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge as a Housekeeper. Weekend shifts will be required on a monthly rota schedule. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours, where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. Working closely with the maintenance team youll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper at Spring Wood Lodge, you will be an integral part of the housekeeping team, creating a safe and clean environment for vulnerable individuals. You will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms, and visitor areas. The role requires weekend shifts on a monthly rota schedule. You will work closely with the maintenance team to ensure all areas are spotless and confidently deliver high-standard cleaning services. You will receive necessary training and have opportunities for career development. Key responsibilities include maintaining security standards, being an active team member, maintaining telephone etiquette, and establishing good relationships with all staff, visitors, and service users.

About us

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and operates a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization with over 86,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare has a unique approach to care delivery with opportunities for employees to grow and move within the network. Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment, ensuring each individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users is understood.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,564.50 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1544560327
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Leeds, LS20 9PQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Spring Wood Lodge as a Housekeeper.

*Weekend shifts will be required on a monthly rota schedule.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours, where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
• An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
• Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
• Helping create a positive culture.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
• Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
• Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
• Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
• Be a good communicator
• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure