Housekeeping Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, serving breakfast, and supporting patients' needs. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, good customer service skills, and a flexible approach to work. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Join a friendly team and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have basic cleaning skills and ability to communicate verbally.
• Candidates should respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the ward/department.
• Serve breakfast to patients with care and efficiency.
• Assist with various cleaning duties and waste management.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to work as a member of a team

Good numeracy and literacy

Flexible approach to work

Education

Basic education

Job description

Position Overview

Are you a hardworking and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in healthcare? We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our friendly team at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients have a comfortable and positive experience by:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness on the ward/department
• Serving breakfast to patients with care and efficiency
• Creating a welcoming and supportive environment

What We Offer

• Full training – no previous cleaning experience needed
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives
• NHS benefits and career progression opportunities

If you have great customer service skills and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

About the Role

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients and staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning & Floor Care – Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, damp mopping, and spray buffing of floors, using specialist equipment where required.
• Carpet Maintenance – Daily spot cleaning, stain removal, and shampooing carpets under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Waste Management – Collecting, tagging, and disposing of waste correctly, ensuring proper segregation and placement in locked containers as per NHS Trust policy.
• General Cleaning Duties – Damp dusting and sanitising patient lockers, over‑bed tables, chairs, beds, ledges, radiators, pipes, and bed wheels.
• Use of Cleaning Equipment – Operating cleaning machinery and technology to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained.

Patient Support

• Assisting with the serving of breakfast as required, ensuring patients receive a positive mealtime experience.

Equipment & Technology

• Using cleaning equipment and technology efficiently and safely, following training and guidance.

Qualifications

• Basic education
• Good numeracy and literacy
• Basic cleaning skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand instructions
• Flexible approach to work
• Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 in cleaning and support services building interior
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Understanding of reasons for cleaning

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.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's Website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job Title

Assistant hotel services manager - Housekeeping