Band 2 Housekeeper

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Job overview

Are you experienced in the cleaning/domestic/catering field? Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Then this could be the role for you!

AWP are looking to recruit a friendly, approachable and flexible Housekeeper to work within our wards based at Sandalwood Court, Swindon. You should have excellent communication skills, be hardworking and can work on your own initiative and also as part of a team.

As a housekeeper within our site services team, you will play an important part in making sure we have high standards of cleaning within both clinical and non-clinical areas. Our team are trained to cover all elements of the role, including assisting in the catering function of our services, this provides flexibility in our workforce and creates more variety in the role.

This role is vital and essential to ensure healthcare safety and compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

It’s a great opportunity to provide excellent customer service to patients and colleagues throughout the Trust.

Candidates should possess a good basic education; have some knowledge of cleaning procedures and excellent customer care skills.

Main duties of the job

Maintaining a clean, safe & pleasant environment for your service users, staff and visitors in accordance with the work schedule for your area, in line with the agreed NHS specification.

Areas will include but not be limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, sanitary areas, clinic rooms, kitchens, offices, and corridors.

To replenish stocks of disposable items, i.e. paper hand towels, soap, working in accordance with all relevant Health and safety procedures at all times e.g. COSHH, Manual Handling.

Completion of cleaning records, signing off areas completed and noting those areas that are inaccessible.

Highlighting to the Hotel Service Supervisor areas of concern, e.g. ongoing issues around access.

Collection and storage of waste from locations according to the Hospital waste disposal policy.

Operation of a range of cleaning equipment including floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaners, etc., ensuring their safe and effective use.

Assessing the condition of equipment and reporting defects.

Provide a safe, nutritious and responsive food service to the service users.

Working hours: Saturday & Sunday 7.00am - 12.00 OR 8.00am - 1.00pm. Please specify in your application which post you are applying for.

We offer:

• Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
• Access to NHS pension
• Generous Holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays