Fixed Term Housekeeper

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave, 33 days including bank

Birthday day off

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension contribution

Free meals on site

Onsite parking

Job summary

The Bridge in Middlesbrough, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper. You will clean wards, offices, bedrooms and visitor areas, working with the maintenance team to keep the service spotless.

Training will be provided to support your growth within the team and organization. Successful candidates will have prior cleaning experience in similar settings, strong attention to detail and a good level of communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience cleaning in a similar environment.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with staff, visitors and service users.
• Ability to prioritise duties and manage time effectively.
• Good attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security standards by following hospital policies and procedures.
• Be an active member of the housekeeping team with day-to-day responsibilities.
• Maintain telephone etiquette and greet visitors professionally.
• Build good relationships with staff, visitors and service users.
• Contribute to creating a positive culture within the team.
• Attend mandatory training annually as required by Elysium Healthcare.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

prioritise duties

Problem solving

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 Bridge as a Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for The Bridge 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. 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. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

• Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
• 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.
• Establishing and maintaining 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 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:

Lower East Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS2 1SW You will be working at The Bridge, a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. As a care centre, this service is a home from home offering en-suite accommodation and spacious communal areas with dedicated therapy spaces, where truly person-centred care is delivered and where each individual is at the heart of everything.

What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite parking

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