Housekeeper.

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated individual to join their Facilities Team as part of the Housekeeping and Domestic Services. This part-time role involves cleaning and catering duties across the Cheswold Park Hospital site, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, flexible, and possess a caring attitude while adhering to NHS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a demanding work environment.
• Willing to obtain Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas following National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Serve food and complete relevant paperwork including food temperature checks.
• Prepare small amounts of food from the freezer.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible approach

Caring attitude

Ability to deliver high standards

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety

Basic literacy and numeric skills

Job description

Job summary

30 hours per week

5 x 6 hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays

The post holder is a member of the Facilities Team based in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying out catering and cleaning duties across the Cheswold Park Hospital site, reporting to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager. The role requires flexibility in approach to the duties.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National Standards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed.

Serve food, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks.

Prepare small amounts of food from the freezer.

Work as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.

Potential for overtime if needed to cover sickness and holidays.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-QA01340A

Job locations

Cheswold Park Hospital

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.

All members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line Manager.

Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service

Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.

Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.

To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.

To prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.

To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.

Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.

To store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements.

To launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.

Support Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.

Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.

Liaise and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users and nursing staff.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.

All members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line Manager.

Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service

Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.

Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy.

To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.

To prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.

To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.

Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.

To store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements.

To launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.

Support Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.

Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.

Liaise and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users and nursing staff.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential

• Smart appearance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
• Caring, friendly attitude.
• Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.

Qualifications Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT).
• Basic literacy and numeric skills.

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
• Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.

Physical Attributes Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
• Positive can do attitude.

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety awareness.

Training Essential

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential

• Smart appearance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
• Caring, friendly attitude.
• Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.

Qualifications Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT).
• Basic literacy and numeric skills.

Experience Essential

• Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
• Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.

Physical Attributes Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
• Positive can do attitude.

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety awareness.

Training Essential

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.

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.

Employer details Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cheswold Park Hospital

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cheswold Park Hospital

Cheswold Lane

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)