Bank Housekeeper

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Maidstone is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the hospital. You will work in shifts and ensure patient areas and communal spaces are clean and hygienic. The ideal candidate has previous cleaning experience, good communication skills, and a flexible approach. Benefits include competitive pay, private health insurance, and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Free Secure Staff Parking

Life Assurance

Annual Flu Vaccination

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment like a hospital.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Understanding of infection control and cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality housekeeping service.
• Support the team in delivering excellent patient service.
• Work within infection control guidelines.

Skills

Previous housekeeping / cleaning experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of COSHH guidelines

Flexible approach

Team player

Job description

Overview

Housekeeping Assistant — Contract: Bank Zero Hours — Working hours: This department work shifts between Monday - Sunday, 7.00am-8.00pm — Salary: £13.20 per hour

Do you have experience in working as a clearer or as a housekeeper? KIMS Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital which you could help keep up to scratch every day for our patients. If you enjoy being active in your job, have amazing attention to detail and want to be part of something bigger this could be perfect for you!

Role Responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital.
• To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital
• Ensure cleaning materials are used according to the relevant COSHH requirements.

Person Specification

• Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess some knowledge of COSHH, the guidelines that surround this legislation and how these would be applied within a clinical setting
• Demonstrate a flexible approach, responding to the needs of the department
• Be a good team player

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email [e-mail]

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 23rd September 2025

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