Housekeeper

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in the UK is seeking part-time Housekeepers to maintain cleanliness and catering services at Foss Park Hospital in York. Candidates should have experience in cleaning, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and a passion for patient care. This role offers 15 hours of work on weekends with a salary of £24,465 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Commitment to further training expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and catering services in clinical areas.
• Work in a multi-professional team.
• Maintain a clean and supportive environment for patients.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Customer service standards

Experience in catering

Team collaboration

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

ITQ Level 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Job description

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8ce854e10729

Job Views:

7

Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

Housekeepers are responsible for providing and maintaining cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to clinical and communal areas within the Trust, ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for patients working towards their recovery, staff and visitors.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care. You will work in a multi-professional team, using your initiative and aiming for continuous improvement within the NHS.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK. Please note, this role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa.

Main duties of the job

We seek friendly, positive, organized, and motivated individuals to work as part-time Housekeepers (15 hours) within the Trust's Hotel Services Team.

The post is based at Foss Park Hospital in York, with shifts between 10 am and 6 pm, on Saturdays and Sundays.

Experience in cleaning, chemicals, and equipment is essential. Catering and food service experience are beneficial, along with a passion for high customer service standards.

Experience working or volunteering in mental health and learning disabilities is essential. Candidates should possess Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or work towards it.

Qualifications include Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4). NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable. Commitment to further training is expected.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Our teams work in partnership with patients, communities, and partners to provide education, prevention, crisis, and specialist care, fostering recovery and well-being.

We listen to every person in our care and collaborate with families and carers for better mental health outcomes.

We are committed to innovative approaches to improve regional mental health care and ensure access to necessary services for everyone in our region.

We aim to provide the best possible mental health support to enable individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Details

Date posted: 30 July 2025

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 per year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 346-EF-068-25-A

Job location: Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Successful candidates will complete a 5-day induction, with location to be confirmed.