Housekeeper - Macclesfield | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Macclesfield is seeking a housekeeper to enhance the patient experience by maintaining cleanliness and safety in the ward. Key responsibilities include cleaning, assisting with meal service, and maintaining all ward areas. The role involves working shifts across a 7-day period. This position ensures patient and ward areas are hygienic and tidy while maintaining confidentiality. Suitable candidates should be diligent and committed to providing a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward.
• Ensure general and specialist equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Maintain all areas of the Ward safe and tidy.
• Identify cleanliness problems and report to the Ward Manager.
• Maintain a hygienic environment in communal areas and patient rooms.
• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient issues.
• Maintain upkeep of patient and ward areas.

Job description

Working across a 7‑day period Mon‑Sun (3 x 7.5 hr shifts).

The post‑holder will be an integral part of the Ward team and will be expected to enhance the patient experience. The housekeeper will relate to all care disciplines to ensure the provision of a high‑quality and safe environment for service users. This will include cleaning, assisting with meal service, minor maintenance, and any other specified tasks identified by the Ward Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, including specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings, and ensure all jobs on the cleaning checklist are completed.
2. Ensure general and specialist equipment (e.g., wheelchairs/hoists) are cleaned according to policy and batteries checked.
3. Maintain all areas of the Ward so they are safe and tidy at all times.
4. Identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Ward Manager.
5. Maintain a hygienic environment, including communal areas and patients’ bedrooms/bathrooms.
6. Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all patient issues.
7. Maintain upkeep of patient and ward areas.

Shortlisting for this vacancy commences on 8th January 2026, with the proposed interview date on 15th January 2026.

The advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.