Housekeeper

Elysium Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (33 days incl bank hols)

Birthday off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Earned wages access (Stream)

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Reene House, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper in Newport. You will maintain cleanliness across wards, offices, bedrooms and visitor areas, and work closely with the maintenance team to ensure high cleaning standards throughout the service.

The role includes attending mandatory training and delivering safe, compliant cleaning duties in a supportive, care-focused environment. Elysium Healthcare offers training opportunities and a pathway for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a healthcare or care environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good communication and ability to interact professionally with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across wards, offices, bedrooms and visitors areas.
• Work with maintenance to keep all areas spotless.
• Attend mandatory training and apply policies.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

If you have an eye for det ail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Reene House as a Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service 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.
• 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
• Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Reene House is a 16-bed residential service for adults of all genders with a functional mental health diagnosis. The service is for those who no longer require an inpatient mental health service but those who need more care and input than can be provided in supported accommodation.

Our devoted staff go above and beyond, offering unwavering support to individuals needing extra assistance in their daily routines, from the fundamental tasks of washing, dressing, to the meticulous management of medications. Our community-based care home with nursing is generously equipped, striving not only to meet but to surpass exceptional standards of service and personal care. Here, amidst a warm, inviting atmosphere, we create more than just a place to reside; we craft a home, a haven where genuine care and a friendly embrace define our commitment to fostering a comfortable and homely environment for all who walk through our doors.

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 £24,056
• 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 free 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