Housekeeper (Grade A)

Transformation Unit; Steeton; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday pro rata

Employee Assistance Line 24/7

Buy/Sell annual leave

NHS Discounts

Onsite Children’s Nursery

Staff Networks

Job summary

AGH Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to join the ward-based catering team at Airedale General Hospital, Steeton. The role supports patient recovery by delivering hydration and nutrition, including allergen-aware meals, with full training provided.

Flexibility is essential as shifts run 07:00–20:00 across 7 days, with typical patterns 07:00–13:30 and 16:00–20:00, on a 30-hour week contract.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Food safety course level 1.
• Experience or suitability for hospital/healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ward cleanliness and safety in line with National Cleaning Standards.
• Record fridge temperatures and assist with meal delivery and dietary requirements.
• Collate patient meal orders via iPad and assist patients with hydration and nutrition.
• Work as part of a team to manage busy ward shifts.

Job description

Main area Housekeeping Grade Grade A Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (24 hours based on a roster 4 days from 7 between 0700-2000) Job ref 423-AGHS8379692

Employer AGH Solutions Ltd Employer type NHS Site Airedale General Hospital Town Steeton Salary £25,272 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 08:00

Grade A

AGH Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our NHS heritage, and proud to be supporting Airedale’s clinical services.

We provide a wide range of services from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement, to clients both within and beyond the NHS.

Job overview

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to those who are ill, and help clinical colleagues, then we may have the role for you!

Our Housekeepers are part of the Catering Team within AGH Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, and we are now looking for caring, committed, and flexible colleagues to join our current ward based housekeeping team.

The role of Housekeeper is challenging, but very rewarding, and one where you are in the enviable position of being able to take time to speak with our patients, and help with their recovery by offering our hydration and nutritional offering to them. Full Training will be given, including Allergen training, and on all of our meals, there may even be some food tasting……

Our Housekeepers, help keep the ward clean and tidy in line with the National Cleaning Standards, record fridge temperatures, collate patient meal orders via an iPad, deliver patient meals, and drink services, assisting patients with meal ordering and dietary requirements, Working a part of a team is paramount in this role, but be prepared for busy days, and rewarding days in this role.

Please be aware that our Housekeepers hours are between 0700-2000 7 days a week, 365 days a year, typical shifts are 0700-1330, and 1600-2000, although our shifts do differ due to the service area so flexibility is key.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the role is to provide a clean and safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors and to contribute to preventing and reducing the spread of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs).

To communicate effectively with patients, including patients who may have behavioural issues, challenging behaviour or severe communication difficulties work colleagues and visitors throughout the process of delivery of the service and at all times respecting dignity and confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include

• 26 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Line
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Access to 4 Staff Networks – Enable, Gender, Race Equality and Rainbow Networks
• Onsite Children’s Nursery
• Access to NHS Discounts

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
• Food safety course level 1

Experience

• Previous experience working with the public/customers
• Previous experience of working in a hospital/healthcare/care home environment
• Previous experience of complying with Health and Safety regulations

NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.

If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £55.20, Standard or Basic £27.20) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.

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You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.