Housekeeper - Saffron Ward

Pennine Care; Hazel Grove; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Band 2 Housekeeper to join the team at The Meadows Hospital in Stockport. You will support the ward by delivering high standards of cleanliness and patient comfort on an older adults inpatient ward.

The role involves infection control duties, ward routines, serving meals, stock ordering and keeping rooms tidy. This is a full-time permanent post, with 37.5 hours per week (30 hours can be considered).

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• Knowledge of cleanliness standards
• Basic health and safety awareness
• Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems

Responsibilities

• Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Health and Safety.
• Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.
• Serving Patient meals.
• Implementing audit actions.
• Ordering stock and stock rotation.
• Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
• Supporting patients to complete their daily menus.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Own initiative

Team player

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Good standard of general education

Job description

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Main area Older Adult Inpatient Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (30hrs can be considered) Job ref 311-S790-26

Site The Meadows Town Offerton Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 21/10/2026

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

An opportunity has arisen within the acute services in Stockport for a Band 2 Housekeeper. Saffron Ward is a 23 bed in-patient ward situated within The Meadows Hospital. The ward cares older adults aged 65 and above who are experiencing delirium and other physical and mental health problems. This is a vital role to support the smooth functioning of the ward and you will be part of a thriving team which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.

Main duties of the job

Working as a member of the ward team you will be involved in a range of housekeeping duties, working in close liaison with the ward manager, in order to ensure that key tasks are effectively managed. This is a key role on the ward and we are looking for a motivated individual to become part of our thriving team.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.
2. Health and Safety.
3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.
4. Serving Patient meals.
5. Implementing audit actions.
6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.
7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
8. Supporting patients to complete their daily menus.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

• Good standard of general education
• Knowledge of cleanliness standards
• Basic health and safety awareness
• Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems

skills and abilities

• Good organisational skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly adapt the requirements of the job according to the needs of the ward environment
• Basic IT skills

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace” This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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.