Housekeeper (Maternity Cover)

Housekeeper (Maternity Cover)

Position: Housekeeper (Maternity Cover June 26 - March 27, 2027). Ward 3 is a 16 bed stroke rehabilitation ward.

Closing date: 23 June 2026.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper to join our multidisciplinary team and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Main Duties

• Work under the supervision of the Ward Manager/Registered Nurse as part of the ward team to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Serve patient meals and hot/cold beverages at scheduled times, adhering to food hygiene regulations.
• Assist with feeding patients as directed by nursing staff.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene in the ward kitchen, including the fridge and microwave, and in treatment/stock/staff rooms; discard out of date food and rotate stock.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience in a customer service/caring environment.
• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties.
• Acute hospital work.
• Health care work.

Knowledge

• Basic food hygiene.
• Infection prevention.
• Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH.
• Knowledge of systems and processes (e.g. manual handling, fire safety).

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Team working within a multi disciplinary team.
• Capability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Reliability.
• Good time keeping.
• Non judgemental.
• Empathetic and caring approach.
• Ability to respond to changing requirements and sensitive situations.
• IT skills.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability.
• Flexible approach to work patterns.

EEO Statement

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. DBS charges: Standard Check £28.00 and Enhanced Check £56.00, to be deducted from salary over a 4 month period.

Benefits

• 27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including lease cars and Cycle to Work).
• Vivup - free, confidential counselling and information service.