Community Estates and Facilities Housekeeper Rye

NHS; Playden; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a hardworking Housekeeper to join their team at Rye Memorial Hospital. The role involves performing all housekeeping duties in a busy environment and working with a small team. Candidates should have general educational qualifications and the ability to work independently. This part-time position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum, pro rata, with responsibilities including maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety standards.

Benefits

Staff development and NHS pension scheme enrolment

Free psychological support

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• General education required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Perform all housekeeping duties in a busy Rehab Hospital environment.
• Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Housekeepers.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and quality standards.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and store supplies.
• Follow health and safety procedures and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Able to work with minimum supervision

Use own initiative

Flexible approach

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Education

General education evidence

Job description

Overview

A vacancy is available to join the Housekeeping Team at Rye Memorial Hospital, Peasmarsh Road, Rye East Sussex.

Main Duties

The role involves all types of housekeeping duties in a busy Rehab Hospital environment and will work in a team of 5 Housekeepers at the site.

Working Pattern

• 30 Hours per week 07.00 - 15.00
• Week 1 : 07.00-15.00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2 : 07.00-15.00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Works every other weekend, with weekend enhancements paid

Benefits

• Staff development and NHS pension scheme enrolment
• Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation
• Free psychological support through the confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available for £50 a year

Responsibilities

• Perform all housekeeping duties in a busy Rehab Hospital environment
• Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Housekeepers
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and quality standards
• Maintain cleaning equipment and store supplies
• Follow health and safety procedures and sanitation protocols

Qualifications – Essential

• General education evidence
• Undertake additional training as required in post

Qualifications – Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ 1 in relevant subject

Experience – Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene

Experience – Desirable

• Manual Handling & Lifting
• Catering Background
• Customer Services
• Cleaning Experience

Skills – Essential

• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Use own initiative
• Flexible approach
• Caring attitude
• Good communication skills
• Adapt quickly within the departmental training programme

Skills – Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer – East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Rye Memorial Hospital
Peasmarsh Road,
Rye
TN31 7UD

Contact & Application

No longer accepting applications – this role has been filled.

Salary & Contract

• £24,465 a year pro rata, per annum
• Band 2
• Permanent contract
• Part‑time
• Reference number 374-LL0106