Location
Salary
£25272.00
Profession
Housekeeper
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    NVQ2 in housekeeping, or a Level 2 apprenticeship, or demonstrable skills to this level with a willingness to undertake an apprenticeship at level 2

  • Qualifications

    Basic IT skills or IT qualification

  • Qualifications

    Basic Maths and English

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    A relevant vocational qualification in cleaning or facilities management is preferred (e.g, NVQ Level 2/3 in cleaning and support Services or similar qualification.)

Job summary

We are looking for Housekeepers to join our team and welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in the hospitality industry, Nursing Homes, Hospitals or have other relevant skills.

Housekeepers provide cleaning services to our inpatient wards at The Western Community Hospital in Southampton, which is accessible by public transport.

We have varying roles from 15 and 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 07:00 and 17:00, however the pattern of work will be discussed at interview.

We want you to form part of our friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing a clean, safe and caring environment for our patients, colleagues and visitors.

What a great time to support the patients experience within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare!

If you can work different shifts (including mornings, evenings and weekends) and want to show off your customer service skills, we would love to hear from you.

You will be fully supported and put through a thorough training programme with plenty of opportunities for development.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

To assist in achieving and maintaining a clean hospital environment in accordance with the standards laid down in the Cleaner Hospitals and Infection Control guidelines.

To maintain the hospital environment as a whole, not just any area specified to work on as per rota, so that it supports the medical care and health improvement of all patients on site.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Details

  • Date posted: 21 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 2
  • Salary: £25,272 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
  • Reference number: 348-FME-12758
  • Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

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