Housekeeping Services Assistant

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a part-time Housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness across multiple facilities. This role involves working alongside healthcare professionals in various community settings. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and strong time management skills. Training is provided, and the role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and benefits such as an NHS pension and health packages.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles is preferred.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive cleaning service to meet NHS standards.
• Perform a range of cleaning duties across hospitals and clinics.
• Work alongside clinical teams and contribute to patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Job description

Overview

We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process. Join our teams in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with resources to develop and progress a long-term career, including flexibility, continual professional development, and wellbeing and support.

Position and duties

You will be responsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service to meet NHS standards of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules and procedures. You will work within local community hospitals, other inpatient settings, health centres, clinics and administration areas, alongside clinical teams and infection control. You may relay information that may impact other clinical/non-clinical services. The role will provide variety, and you will undertake a range of cleaning duties including general cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) as well as specialised cleaning processes (machines), with tasks tailored to the needs of a particular service and around patient care.

About us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust runs community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provides mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (4500+) support services for people of all ages, experiencing physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 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

Additional information

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Vacancy details

We currently have a permanent part-time housekeeping vacancy at Orchard Place, working 15 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 17:00–20:00 and Friday 16:30–19:30). You will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role and contribute to a busy and varied environment by providing housekeeping services alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive pay with weekend enhancements
• Career progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS
• Extensive training and support available
• NHS pension and life assurance provision
• Uniform provided
• Health and wellbeing packages available
• Seasonal incentive schemes