# SEHSCT Facilities Support, Housekeeper Band 3 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-facilities-support-housekeeper-band-3/31daacb5-3ced-48a2-ad44-33eee7647176 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-facilities-support-housekeeper-band-3/31daacb5-3ced-48a2-ad44-33eee7647176.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Dundonald - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,937 - £26,598 - **Contract type:** To create a waiting list - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T17:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T13:29:32.938Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/46343/sehsct-facilities-support-housekeeper-band-3 - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT) - Location: Trustwide (SEHSCT) - Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598) - Contract Type: To create a waiting list - Opening Date: 09/07/26 - Closes: Thu, 23 July 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: To be confirmed ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Facilities Support, Housekeeper ### BAND ### DIRECTORATE ### INITIAL LOCATION Band 3 Adult services Trust wide ### REPORTS TO Directorate Facilities Manager ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Directorate Business Manager ### JOB SUMMARY ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES To provide an effective and efficient support service to the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse within the directorate by contributing to the general management and maintenance of the ward/department environment. This includes administrative support, housekeeping, infection prevention and control, and compliance with fire and health and safety policies. Stock and Equipment Control Maintain the ward ordering system to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times. Work closely with other wards across the Adult Services Directorate to minimise waste and share surplus stock or resources when appropriate. Communicate with suppliers and the Supplies Department to resolve stock issues and ensure value for money. Store and rotate stock correctly to reduce wastage. Record and maintain asset registers for ward equipment. Order and manage specialist equipment (e.g. beds, mattresses) as directed. Assist with the cleaning, decontamination, and basic maintenance of ward equipment. Fire Safety Act as Fire Warden for the ward/department, ensuring staff are aware of their fire safety responsibilities. Carry out daily and weekly fire safety checks in line with Trust policy and maintain accurate fire safety records. Coordinate and document fire drills, ensuring outcomes and learning points are shared and acted upon. Report fire hazards immediately and support actions to reduce risks. Assist in the safe evacuation of patients, visitors, and staff in the event of an emergency. Audit and Quality Monitoring Support patient satisfaction surveys and ward-level audits, including hygiene, nutrition, mattress use, environmental standards, and fire safety. Maintain accurate records for inspections, audits, risk assessments, fire safety logs. Infection Prevention and Control Liaise with support services to maintain high standards of ward cleanliness and hygiene. Adhere to infection control and hygiene procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Support fit-testing arrangements and maintain accurate records for respiratory protective equipment. General Support Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in preparing for internal and external inspections (e.g. Fire Safety, RQIA, IPC). Safeguard patients’ belongings and valuables in accordance with Trust policy. Report accidents and incidents promptly, and support investigations by providing accurate information. Assist in the induction of new staff to the ward/department. Any other reasonable duties requested, including meeting coordination, agenda preparation, document circulation, and minute-taking Participate in the Trust Appraisal Process and attend in-service training programs as required. ### RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf September 2025 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE AND BAND Facilities Support, Housekeeper Band 3 DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Adult Services and Prison Healthcare SALARY £21,730 - £23,177 pro-rata per annum HOURS 18.75 per week Ref No: September 2025 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience / Qualifications / Registration NVQ Level 3 in Administration, Health, Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant* experience OR NVQ Level 2 in Administration, Health, Health & Social Care or equivalent and 1 year’s relevant* experience and willing to undertake NVQ level 3 or equivalent. OR 4 GCSE’s, including Maths and English, Grade A-C or equivalent and 1 year’s relevant* experience and willing to undertake an NVQ 3 level 3 or equivalent. Experience of using Microsoft Packages including Word, Excel or equivalent *experience of working in health care setting or experience of being responsible for monitoring, ordering stock and general housekeeping duties Shortlisting by Application Form As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click here ### THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.