Band 2 Housekeeper - Eden Acute

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 2 Housekeeper for Eden Acute ward. The post supports ward cleanliness, patient comfort, and proper storage of meals and supplies. Training in COSHH, health and safety, and food hygiene will be provided or required.

We welcome applicants who are committed to compassionate care and to maintaining a clean, safe ward environment for male patients on Eden Acute. The closing date is 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• COSHH qualifications held.
• Health and Safety qualifications held.
• Food hygiene level 2 certificate.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the ward team by contributing to the provision of a comfortable and effective stay for patients.
• To be responsible for overseeing that the ward is clean and tidy.
• That patients food is stored correctly, that repairs, maintenance, linen services and consumables are available to contribute to a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

Education

COSHH qualifications

Health and Safety qualifications

Food hygiene level 2

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Housekeeper - Eden Acute

The closing date is 18 November 2026

We are looking to appoint band 2 house keeper at BSMHFT. Staff are a key and vital part of our workforce and we are excited for you to join us at BSMHFT, delivering a wide range of services to the diverse population of Birmingham and Solihull to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Our values of Compassion, Commitment and Inclusivity are integral to everything we do.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion form the basis of our recruitment processes, no one will receive less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of protected characteristics. We aim to treat everyone as an individual and celebrate our differences.

Eden Acute is a 16 bedded male a cite ward.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the ward team by contributing to the provision of a comfortable and effective stay for patients.

To be responsible for over seeing that the ward is clean and tidy,

that patients food is stored correctly, that repairs, maintenance, linen services and consumables are available to contribute to a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Training

• COSHH Qualifications
• Health and Safety qualifications
• Food hygiene level 2

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 name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust