Housekeeper

Elysium Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a meticulous Housekeeper to support Reene House in Newport. You will clean wards, offices, bedrooms and visitor areas, working with maintenance to keep every space spotless and safe.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, good communication with staff and service users, and adherence to security and safety policies. Training and career development are provided to help you grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a similar environment.
• Strong eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good communication and ability to greet visitors professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain required security standards by following Hospital policies.
• Be an active member of the housekeeping team with day-to-day responsibilities.
• Maintain telephone etiquette and greet visitors professionally.
• Build good working relationships with staff, visitors and service users.
• Contribute to a positive culture within the service.
• Undertake tasks appropriate for the post as requested.
• Attend mandatory and statutory training annually.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Good communication

High cleanliness standards

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 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.
• 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

Location: Reene House, Lliswerry, Newport, Wales, NP19 0RJ

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

• 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