Housekeeper

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare Limited is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper at Spring Wood Lodge in Leeds. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean environment for women over 18 with complex emotional and mental health needs.

This role involves cleaning wards, offices and visitor areas, following hospital policies, and working with the maintenance team to keep everything spotless. Weekend shifts are required on a monthly rota.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in healthcare or similar settings.
• High cleanliness standards with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with staff and visitors.
• Ability to prioritise duties and manage workload.
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security standards by following hospital policies.
• Work as part of the housekeeping team to keep wards and facilities clean.
• Greet visitors professionally and maintain telephone etiquette.
• Build good relationships with staff, visitors and service users.
• Attend mandatory training annually.
• Support a service for women 18+ with complex health needs; ensure clean environments.
• Assist maintenance to keep all areas spotless.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as required.
• Contribute to a positive service culture.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

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 Spring Wood Lodge as a Housekeeper.

Working Hours and Schedule

• Weekend shifts will be required on a monthly rota schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 greet 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.
• You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours, 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.

Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

About the 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.

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.

Location

You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness. They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.

Benefits

• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.