Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Domestic Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in various areas. You will ensure compliance with health and safety standards and assist in providing a high-quality service. Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols are essential for this role. The position is part of a dynamic team focusing on patient wellbeing and staff development. Applications are invited before 21 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and C.O.S.H.H compliance.
• Attention to detail in cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in all assigned areas as per schedule.
• Comply with all Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation.
• Perform vacate cleans and ensure compliance with cleaning protocols.

Job description

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation.

You'll be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of cleanliness in the areas set out in the cleaning schedule, which include all communal areas, residents rooms, vacates, family accommodation, and on‑call accommodation.

The post is part of a team working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer‑focused service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure duties identified on the cleaning schedule are completed (Ovens, Hobs, Microwaves, Kettles, Toasters, Fridge/freezers).
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• To comply with Directives on Fire Regulations.
• Vacate cleans which includes rooms, family accommodation and communal areas as per designated vacate form.
• Walls, doors, door frames, radiators.
• Mirrors and internal glazing including partitions.
• Vacuuming/sweeping/mopping/scrubbing/carpet machine of all floor types.
• Dusting high/low ledges and surfaces.
• Dispensers i.e. soap, hand towels.
• Waste bins - emptying and cleaning.
• Remove and replace curtains as required.
• Bathroom, Bath, showers, sinks and toilets.
• Replenishment of soap, handtowels, toilet rolls and sanitizer.
• Change and make beds.
• Deliver Post.
• Monthly test of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms as and when requested.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025