Band 2 Bank Housekeeper - Bristol Area

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de santé mentale recherche des Housekeepers pour soutenir le personnel infirmier dans un environnement de soins. Les Housekeepers joueront un rôle clé dans le nettoyage et l'entretien des lieux, ainsi que dans la préparation des repas pour les patients. Les candidats doivent faire preuve d'une flexibilité d'approche et d'une capacité à gérer des comportements difficiles.

Qualifications

• Expérience précédente dans les tâches de ménage.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome.
• Approche flexible au travail.

Responsibilities

• Assister le personnel soignant par des tâches de nettoyage.
• Aider à la préparation et à la distribution des repas.
• Maintenir un environnement propre dans les zones d'accueil.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexible approach to working

Empathy for individuals with mental health issues

Experience in Housekeeping duties

Experience with cleaning equipment

Experience in Catering duties

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services

Job description

Housekeepers support the Nursing Staff to provide an appropriate environment for patient care. Duties will include general cleaning of all Ward/Departmental areas and the preparation, presentation, and service of patients' meals and beverages.

Housekeepers are expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the Ward and the Patients.

Housekeepers should work in a controlled and systematic way in an environment where there may be constant distractions and contact with service users displaying disturbed and challenging behaviour on a frequent basis.

Main duties of the job

Support the Nursing Staff by performing general cleaning duties, assisting with meal preparation and service, and maintaining a clean environment in ward areas.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care across various locations including Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.

Our organisation promotes mental health and wellbeing, focusing on a person-centred approach. We value diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Job responsibilities

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach to working
• Empathy for individuals with mental health issues and ability to handle challenging behaviour
• Previous experience in Housekeeping duties
• Experience with cleaning equipment
• Experience in Catering duties
• NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer name

£24,169 per year, pro rata (pay award pending)