Job overview
We require friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individuals to work as a Porter/Housekeeper within the Trusts Hotel Services Team at Roseberry Park Hospital.
Porter/Housekeeper is responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
The post holder will be based at Roseberry Park Hospital and will be required to work hours between 6.00am - 6.00pm and maybe required to work weekends and bank holidays
You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice.
Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide cleaning and catering services as part of a team, to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. You will interact compassionately with patients and carers at all times. Patients have a range of mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
You will show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities, promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and promote at all times a positive image of Hotel Services and the wider Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The Successful Candidates will complete a 5-day induction programme, location will be agreed prior to start date.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
- Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Breakaway techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
- Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness (within agreed timescale)
- Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
- Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) (within agreed timescale)
- Good understanding of confidentiality
- Knowledge of stock control
- Geographic knowledge of the site and key personnel (within agreed timescale)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
- Experience in general cleaning duties
- Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
- Experience in portering
Desirable
- Experience cleaning in a hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- ITQ Level 2
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping or equivalent related to role
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This advert is for Porter/Housekeeper with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Hours between 6.00am - 6.00pm and maybe required to work weekends and bank holidays. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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