Housekeeping Services Assistant

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Housekeeping role to maintain high cleaning standards across various facilities in Worcestershire. The job offers flexibility with a part-time schedule of 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Benefits include 27 days of leave, a generous NHS pension, and extensive training opportunities, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks including bathrooms, kitchens, wards, and office areas.
• Operate cleaning machines and follow specific cleaning processes.

Job description

Job Overview

We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star‑rated audit process. Join our teams – we provide outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, supporting you with resources to develop a long‑term career that includes flexibility, continual professional development, and wellbeing and support.

Working alongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanliness of the Trust’s estate in accordance with national standards and the Trust’s strategic cleaning plan. You will be responsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service, meeting NHS cleanliness standards and other housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules and procedures. The role spans local community hospitals, other inpatient settings, health centres, clinics and administrative areas. You will also relay information that may impact other clinical and non‑clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

The role offers variety – no two days are the same. You will be expected to perform general cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) and specialised cleaning processes, including machine operation and tasks tailored to specific services and patient care.

Job Details

Position: Permanent Cleaning Service (Housekeeping)
Location: KC2 Worcester
Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 16:30 – 19:30

Benefits

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Competitive pay with weekend enhancements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days per annum, dependent on contracted hours and length of service
• Flexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilities
• Career progression or future job opportunities working directly for the NHS
• Extensive training and support available
• NHS pension and life assurance provision
• Uniform provided
• Health and wellbeing packages available
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Application will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations; this will be discussed with you during interview.

Additional Information

It is a supportive and passionate team environment. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Please visit our website for more details.

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