Housekeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl bank hols

Birthday off

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Earned wages access

GP service and second medical opinion

Enhanced maternity package

Career development and training

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare's Stanley House is seeking a Housekeeper to clean wards, offices, bedrooms and the visitors' area, working with the maintenance team to keep spaces spotless. DBS check is required, and reliable transport for a rural location is essential.

The role involves maintaining security standards, building relationships with staff, visitors and service users, greeting visitors, handling calls professionally, and participating in annual mandatory training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a similar environment.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to prioritise duties effectively.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Enjoys cleaning and takes satisfaction in a job well done.
• Successful DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the service, including wards, offices, bedrooms and the visitors' area
• Work with the maintenance team to keep all areas spotless
• Maintain required security standards by following relevant policies and procedures
• Build and maintain good working relationships with staff, visitors and service users
• Greet visitors and handle telephone calls in a professional manner
• Help create a positive culture within the team
• Carry out other appropriate tasks as requested
• Attend mandatory and statutory training annually

Skills

Attention to detail

High cleanliness standards

Prioritisation

Good communicator

Problem solving

Enjoys cleaning

Job description

Housekeeper post at Stanley House, a specialist service for people with neurological conditions, run by Elysium Healthcare. The work centres on cleaning wards, offices, bedrooms and the visitors' area to a high standard, alongside the maintenance team. The setting is rural, so reliable transport is essential and taxi or relocation costs are not covered. Previous cleaning experience in a similar environment is required, and successful candidates must pass a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Clean all areas of the service, including wards, offices, bedrooms and the visitors' area


• Work with the maintenance team to keep all areas spotless


• Maintain required security standards by following relevant policies and procedures


• Build and maintain good working relationships with staff, visitors and service users


• Greet visitors and handle telephone calls in a professional manner


• Help create a positive culture within the team


• Carry out other appropriate tasks as requested


• Attend mandatory and statutory training annually

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience in a similar environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness


• Ability to prioritise duties effectively


• Good communicator


• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently


• Enjoys cleaning and takes satisfaction in a job well done

Checks & eligibility

• Successful DBS disclosure

Other

• Reliable transport for a rural location

What’s offered

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off


• Option to buy additional annual leave in the annual selection window


• Pension contribution


• Life assurance


• Stream: access to earned wages and save-as-you-earn directly from pay


• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion


• Enhanced maternity package


• Career development and training courses