Housekeeper - Elderly Care | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support patient needs in Ward L5, which cares for geriatric patients. Responsibilities include meal provision, maintaining cleanliness, and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This role includes a competitive benefits package, promoting a good work-life balance and personal well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public.
• Ability to work in an orderly, systematic manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels and provide meals to patients.
• Ensure cleanliness and general housekeeping of the unit.
• Provide feedback and support from the manager to ensure job satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Good literacy and IT skills

Organisational skills

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen on Ward L5 at Salford Care organisation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient support. L5 is a 24 bedded ward providing care for geriatric patients. The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi‑disciplinary team and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, providing meals to the patients and cleanliness of the environment.
• Stocking up, maintenance of equipment and general housekeeping of the unit.
• Work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities to consistently facilitate a patient‑focused approach.
• Provide regular feedback and one‑to‑one support from manager to ensure job satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi‑agencies and multi‑disciplinary departments.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Ability to work independently and in an orderly, systematic manner.
• Good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
• Caring attitude and ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

About the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA)

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

Application

You can read more information about the advertised role, the main job duties/responsibilities by opening the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also learn more about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.