Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to electronically order required cleaning stocks to ensure they are ready to be used as needed
- Skills
Able to prioritise and use own initiative, when faced with several cleaning requests
- Skills
Able to lift and move items and, equipment, to facilitate cleaning or catering jobs, over the whole of the shift
- Knowledge
Previous experience of working in a small team
- Qualifications
Basic Education – Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Previous NHS experience
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 1 or Cleaning Experience in a similar field
Job overview
Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces where people feel comfortable and cared for?
We're looking for a dedicated and reliable Residences Housekeeper to join our Accommodation Team, helping to provide high-quality living environments for NHS staff across our residences.
You'll play an important part in supporting the wellbeing of the people who care for our patients by ensuring their accommodation is clean, safe, well-maintained and ready after a busy day.
Main duties of the job
The work schedule is:
- 5 days in 7 - 09:00 – 14:00 - 25 hours
What you'll be doing:
- Cleaning bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms and staff accommodation to a high standard.
- Preparing rooms for new residents, including making beds and replenishing supplies.
- Collecting and distributing linen across accommodation sites.
- Carrying out deep cleaning and specialist cleaning activities.
- Reporting maintenance issues, defects and health & safety concerns.
- Using cleaning equipment and electronic systems safely and effectively.
- Ordering and managing cleaning supplies.
- Supporting a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for all residents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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This advert is for Residences Housekeeper with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 25 hours per week. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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