Bank Housekeeper

Elysium Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week induction

Free meals

Parking

Mandatory training

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution (Optional)

Job summary

The Avalon Centre in Swindon is seeking a Bank Housekeeper to join the staff bank and maintain a clean, safe environment for residents with neurological conditions. You will clean wards, offices, bedrooms and visitor areas, working with the maintenance team to ensure high standards across the service.

You will have training provided, flexible shifts, and a competitive hourly rate. This role contributes to the well-being and care of service users while supporting a respectful and safe hospital

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning within a healthcare environment.
• Good communication with staff and visitors.
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security standards and follow hospital policies.
• Be an active team member with day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Greet visitors professionally and handle enquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Healthcare cleaning experience

Job description

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at The Avalon Centre as a Bank Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the staff bank at a service for those who have long term neurological conditions where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £12.85 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay.

enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better.

As a Housekeeper You Will Be

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
• To be an active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
• Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
• Helping create a positive culture.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
• Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
• Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
• Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
• Be a good communicator
• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where You Will Be Working

Location:

The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT

You will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury.

The centre has been designed specifically to support people with Neurological conditions, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme.

What You Will Get

• Hourly rate of £13.11 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
• Two-week paid induction
• Free meals and parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.