Bank Level 2 Housekeeper

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks Bank Level 2 Housekeepers to provide high-quality services at various hospital locations, primarily at West Heath Hospital. This role offers flexible working opportunities, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for patients. Candidates will assist with catering and housekeeping duties, working closely with supervisors to maintain service standards. This position supports the NHS's commitment to high-quality care, with an emphasis on teamwork and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Supported by the Housekeeping and Catering Supervisors to provide high-quality facilities service.
• Maintaining clinical environments to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing high-quality facilities service.
• Assist in preparation and service of meals and beverages.

Job description

Please note this vacancy is with a view to work mainly at West Heath Hospital. The World doesn't need Superheroes, it needs Incredible People!

• Do you want to support the NHS in these unprecedented times?
• Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working with weekly pay and NHS pension scheme membership?
• Do you want the opportunity to work in a large, diverse organisation that promotes values of being Caring, Open, Respectful, Responsible and Inclusive?

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) are seeking to recruit Bank Level 2 Housekeepers for flexible working opportunities via Temporary Staffing

The roles are based at Moseley Hall Hospital, West Heath Hospital and West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, but you may be asked to cover other Trust sites. This offers the chance to work flexibly as required within Trust Facilities.

The Housekeeper will work as part of a team providing high quality facilities service to patients, staff and visitors.

This will include working closely with the Housekeeping and Catering Supervisors.

Main duties of the job

Recruitment DBS Update

With effect from 6 January 2026, all new employees who require a DBS as part of their role and current employees who require a new DBS or different level of DBS, will be recharged for the cost. Costs will only be recovered where individuals are not already paying this directly through the annual DBS Update Service.

For substantive employees, the Trust will continue to pay for the DBS as part of pre-employment checks where necessary and these costs will be recovered in three equal monthly instalments from the monthly salary.

Deductions for bank workers will be made weekly upon completion of mandatory training when payment is made and before any shifts can be worked.

The Housekeeping and Cleaning Service will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety and wellbeing

Catering Services assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages to patients, staff and visitors throughout Trust owned properties

About us

BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people's homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work' enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.

IMPORTANT

• Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
• Also ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully; particularly that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role, please see the attached assignment brief

Visit our website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ for further details about Birmingham Community Healthcare including our Trust values which are :-

• Caring
• Open
• Respectful
• Responsible
• Inclusive.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications

Experience

• Experience

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.