Band 2 Hotel Services Assistant (Housekeeper) - Swindon

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper responsible for maintaining high cleanliness standards in clinical and non-clinical areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for service users and staff. This role is essential for upholding healthcare safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning/domestic field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hardworking and able to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Replenish disposable items like paper towels and soap.
• Report access issues to the Supervisor.

Job description

Job overview

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

Then this could be the role for you!

AWP is looking to recruit a friendly, approachable, and flexible Housekeeper to work within our admin office. You must have excellent communication skills, be hardworking, use your own initiative, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

As a cleaner within our site services team, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

This role is vital 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.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the role:

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for service users, staff, and visitors according to the work schedule and NHS specifications.
• Cleaning various areas including communal areas, sanitary facilities, clinic rooms, kitchens, offices, and corridors.
• Replenishing stocks of disposable items such as paper towels and soap.
• Working in accordance with all relevant health and safety procedures, including COSHH and manual handling.
• Completing cleaning records, signing off areas cleaned, and noting inaccessible areas.
• Reporting issues such as access problems to the Hotel Service Supervisor.
• Collecting and storing waste according to hospital waste disposal policies.
• Operating cleaning equipment safely and effectively, including floor cleaners and steam cleaners, and reporting any defects.