Housekeeping Assistant

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned hospital trust in Redditch is seeking three Housekeeping Assistants. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in patient areas by performing general cleaning duties, ensuring hygiene standards are met. Applicants should have experience in a similar environment, basic IT skills, and be capable of working as part of a team. This is a permanent part-time position requiring weekend availability. The trust values openness, respect, and commitment to excellence in care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within a hospital or similar environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while being self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform general cleaning duties across all areas of the hospital.
• Apply specialized cleaning methods where necessary.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Cleaning experience within a hospital

Knowledge of COSHH

Ability to work as a team

Basic Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Basic education

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 23 December 2025

We are looking for 3 housekeeping assistants to join our team working the following hours:

Saturday and Sunday evening 16:00-20:00

The role will involve working on the wards and areas to ensure that we are keeping in line with the National Cleaning Standards.

Main duties of the job

The housekeeping assistant role includes:

• Emptying bins and cleaning them before replenishing with a new bin bag.
• Ensuring toilet roll and paper towels are kept topped up.
• Spot mopping on the ward or area.
• Ensuring touch points are cleaned regularly.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job responsibilities

Pay Band 2

Contract Permanent

Accountable to Facilities Manager

Key Working Relationships: Ward and Departmental staff, patients and visitors.

JobPurpose is to assist in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the hospital and to apply specialist cleaning methods using appropriate materials and equipment where necessary.

Key Duties

• Clean allocated work area to the agreed standards and frequencies as detailed in work schedules.
• Carry out specialised cleaning tasks, including isolation rooms, theatres etc. to agreed standards.
• To decontaminate rooms as requested using specialist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour equipment in line with IPCT guidelines. This will include recording information so that an accurate record of processes is maintained.
• Have the ability to follow instructions.
• Undertake the safe removal of body fluid spillages in public and communal areas in line with IPCT guidelines.
• Wear the correct PPE at all times and in line with IPCT guidelines.
• Remove waste from work area and place at collection points in line with departmental procedures.
• To undertake the cleaning of all surfaces including edges, ledges, fixtures and fittings.
• To undertake the cleaning of all hard and soft floors using the correct method and equipment.
• To clean sanitary areas using the correct method and equipment.
• To replenish supplies of paper hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitizer and hand conditioner.
• Collect patient water jugs and glasses, refill and redistribute.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and hazard warning signs are displayed.
• Adhere to the departmental colour coding policy.
• Comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Report defective equipment to the housekeeping supervisor.

Our Shared Values and Behaviours

We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We seek individuals who share our purpose of helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives, and who are motivated by our mission to be the best team we can be. You will be expected to uphold our values by communicating openly, acting with kindness, showing respect for others and taking responsibility for your actions. These values guide how we work together and continually improve the care we provide.

Our values are

Being open and honest we all communicate clearly and honestly, asking for help when we need it, and making it easier for the people around us to share ideas and concerns.

we all take responsibility for actively supporting and nurturing a kind and compassionate environment for ourselves and others.

Showing respect for everyone we all act with consideration and fairness, valuing each other as individuals and appreciating our different perspectives.

Standard Clauses

The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Competence

The post holder is responsible for limiting their actions to those which they feel competent to undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to their competence during the course of their duties, then they should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor.

Codes of conduct

All employees of the Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practise within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trust's codes of conduct.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other Health Service business.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance. This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

Infection Control

Employees must accept personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice. Employees should ensure they are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for minimising the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

Commitment to Improvement

Our improvement methodology supports delivery of our strategic objectives by equipping teams with the skills and mindset to drive continuous improvement. It promotes a shared approach to identifying, communicating, and measuring change to enhance care quality and safety. You will be expected to take part in relevant training to support this.

Smoking Policy

The Trust’s approach to smoking is in line with the government’s ongoing initiatives for an eventual smoke‑free environment. It aims to adhere to the Worcestershire Health Community Campaign to help Worcestershire stop smoking.

A no smoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrances and exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property. In June 2014 a ban was installed which meant staff, contractors and volunteers were no longer permitted to smoke in any of the hospital grounds, including car parks.

Further to this, The Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals have all become smoke free to all patients and visitors as of 17 June 2015. This means that, as well as staff, members of the public, patients and visitors are not allowed to smoke in any of the acute hospital grounds, including car parks.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Children and Vulnerable Adults

You have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people / vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for in your job role and sphere of competence.

Disclosure and Barring Service

The Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Post holders may periodically be asked to undertake a re-check.

The Trust is legally required to check all staff against the Disclosures and Barring Services Children and Vulnerable Adults barring lists if they engage in what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled Activity: Regulated Activity is defined as working closely with children or vulnerable adults, paid or unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work that provides opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust promotes policies and practices that challenged discrimination, promote equality, respect individual needs, preferences and choices, and protects human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equality for all in employment practices based on an applicant's ability, skills and aptitude for the post. A range of equality & diversity policy initiatives are in place and all successful applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these. It is therefore the duty of every employee to comply with the detail and spirit of these policies and the law at all times. Any issues or concerns you have should be taken up with your manager or the human resource team as soon as possible.

Dignity

All employees must treat each person as an individual, offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignity and modesty at all times.

Conflict of Interest

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients and its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The Trust's Standing Orders require any member of staff to declare any interest, direct or indirect, with contracts involving the Trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic education
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge
• Being able to work as a team
• Cleaning experience within a hospital or similar environment
• Experience in use of floor cleaning machines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust