Houskeeper

Cygnet; Meadowfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week across 7 days, with 5 days work and one in 4/5 weekends.

You’ll join a supportive culture at a mental health hospital for women, with perks including a pension scheme, cycle-to-work and employee discounts, plus opportunities for career progression. DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable).
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable).
• Friendly, conscientious and have a positive attitude.
• A good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness.
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes.
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained.
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Comply with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Housekeeper with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working full time 40 hours a week (over 7 days – working 5 days a week, working one in 4/5 weekends), at Cygnet Appletree, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, a personality disorder Intensive support service for women with complex mental health needs.

Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users’ lives.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day…

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Starting £13.15 per/hour, increasing to £13.45 after 3 months and £13.70 after 18 months.
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount savings.
• You are…
• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
• A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.