Relief Housekeeper

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health and learning disabilities is seeking a passionate Relief Housekeeper. This role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and catering services, ensuring a supportive environment for patients and staff. Candidates should be motivated, organized, and flexible, willing to work shifts, including weekends. Experience in cleaning and a commitment to patient care are essential. Join a dedicated team that values patient wellbeing and continuous improvement, making a real difference in the lives of those in need within the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or be willing to obtain it.
• Experience in cleaning duties and working in a mental health environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and catering services to clinical and communal areas.
• Work as part of the Hotel Services team ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Effective Communication

Food Preparation

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Tools

Motorised Cleaning Equipment

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeepers are responsible for providing and maintaining cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to clinical and communal areas within the Trust, ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients working towards their recovery, staff, and visitors.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about putting patient care first, putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to think on the spot and use your own initiative. You will be passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

We require friendly, positive thinking, organised, and motivated individuals to work as a Relief Housekeeper, part-time (1 X 18 hours) within the Trust's Hotel Services Team. This may lead to a permanent post if funding becomes available.

The post holder will be based at Bankfield Court, Middlesbrough, TS6 0NP and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 7 AM - 6 PM, including weekends.

You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible, also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

Experience in cleaning duties and the use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion for providing high standards of customer service.

Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities environment is essential. Also, the ability to provide a positive approach and image when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust.

Candidates must possess a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or work towards successful completion in an agreed timescale.

Essential are numeracy, literacy, and ITQ Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C in the old GCSE grading system).

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary for the position within agreed timescales.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates will complete a 5-day induction programme, with the location agreed prior to the start date.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
• Numeracy and Literacy to Level 2
• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Experience

• Experience in the use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
• Good understanding of confidentiality

Skills

• Able to follow protocols and instructions
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
• Safe, efficient, and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust