Housekeeper

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our award-winning housekeeping team. Havenside is a 24 hour 365 days a year unit with service users that have a variety of mental health issues.

You will be part of a team who work closely with your colleagues to ensure that service users are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The role will include a variety of cleaning duties.

Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. NVQ in support services and basic food hygiene certificates are desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience working within a hospital/caring environment would be preferable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work early and late shifts, which will include weekends and Bank holidays

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for friendly, reliable and hard-working candidates who will be flexible and organised with good interpersonal and communication skills.

This role will include supervising a small team of housekeepers and supporting the provision of good-quality, safe catering and cleanliness.

All general housekeeping duties will be required within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and to ensure the cleanliness of a hospital environment is maintained to a high standard in accordance with CoSHH, Health and Safety and Infection Control measures in place. This will additionally include the support and serving of patient mealtimes; therefore, direct patient contact will be required.

You will be a team player and have the ability to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties whilst maintaining the Trust Values.

The unit is operational 7 days a week; therefore, flexibility around weekend and bank holiday cover will be required to ensure that we have sufficient housekeeping services at all times.

Full-time and part-time positions are considered, with shifts covering throughout the day.

If you have experience of being able to deliver cleaning to a high standard and enjoy working as part of a team, then this could be the role for you. We are committed to supporting you to become the best version of yourself.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment

Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules

Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate

Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies

Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass

Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required

Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary

Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.

Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.

Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.

Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.

Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.

Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.