Assistant Housekeeper

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Slough is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Housekeeper to join their team at Wexham Park Hospital. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, serving patients, and creating a supportive environment. No previous experience is needed, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills, with opportunities for progression within the NHS.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Career progression opportunities

Full training provided

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills.
• Familiar with Hygiene COSHH procedures.
• Able to deal confidently with the public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Serve breakfast to patients.
• Manage cleaning and waste disposal.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Good level of basic education

Job description

Are you a hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in healthcare? We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Housekeeper to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients have a comfortable and positive experience by:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness on the ward/department
• Serving breakfast to patients with care and efficiency
• Creating a welcoming and supportive environment

What We Offer:

• Full training – no previous cleaning experience needed
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives
• NHS benefits and career progression opportunities

If you have great customer service skills and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

About the Role

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients and staff. Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning & Floor Care – Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, damp mopping, and spray buffing of floors, using specialist equipment where required.
• Carpet Maintenance – Daily spot cleaning, stain removal, and shampooing carpets under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Waste Management – Collecting, tagging, and disposing of waste correctly, ensuring proper segregation and placement in locked containers as per NHS Trust policy.
• General Cleaning Duties – Damp dusting and sanitising patient lockers, over-bed tables, chairs, beds, ledges, radiators, pipes, and bed wheels.
• Use of Cleaning Equipment – Operating cleaning machinery and technology to maintain high standards.

If you have great attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Full training provided, no previous experience required.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the NHS.
• NHS benefits, including a pension scheme and staff discounts.
• A chance to make a real impact on patient wellbeing every day.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• Good level of basic education.
• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills.

Desirable qualifications

• NVQ level 1 in cleaning and support services building interior.
• Basic food hygiene.

Experience

Essential

• Basic housekeeping experience.
• Familiar with Hygiene COSSH procedures.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role within housekeeping or cleaning.
• NHS experience.
• Infection prevention and control.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills – able to read and understand written and verbal communication.
• An effective team worker.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff.

Desirable

• Understanding of reasons for cleaning.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to work.
• Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)