Assistant Housekeeper | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking an Assistant Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and provide supportive services in a hospital setting. You will ensure a welcoming environment for patients, performing various cleaning duties and assisting with meal service. No prior cleaning experience is required, and opportunities for career progression within the NHS are available. The position offers training and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Full training provided

Opportunities for career progression

NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Great customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Great attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible hours and support staff needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness on the ward.
• Serve breakfast to patients efficiently.
• Assist with general cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

Join Our Team at Wexham Park Hospital! 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.

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

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness on the ward/department
• Serving breakfast to patients with care and efficiency
• Creating a welcoming and supportive environment
• 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 guidance
• Waste management – collecting, tagging, and disposing of waste correctly, ensuring 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
• Patient support – assisting with serving breakfast as required, ensuring a positive mealtime experience
• Equipment & technology – using cleaning equipment and technology efficiently and safely, following training and guidance
• Restocking hand towels, toilet rolls, hand soap, hand cream, and hand gel dispensers, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Great customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Great attention to detail, strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and support the needs of staff and patients
• Willingness to follow NHS Trust policy and guidelines

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Please note sponsorship is not provided for this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.