Relief Housekeeper

Tewv Brits; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a passionate Relief Housekeeper to join their Hotel Services team. This role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and catering services in clinical areas. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning, a commitment to patient care, and relevant qualifications. Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential for this part-time position based in Middlesbrough.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning duties and using chemicals is essential.
• Experience working or volunteering in mental health settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain cleaning and catering services.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Tools

Motorized cleaning equipment

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Relief Housekeeper

The closing date is 28 May 2025

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 prioritizing patient care and putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will work in a multi-professional team, requiring quick thinking and initiative. A commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS is essential.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Please note, this role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, and the Trust cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

We seek a friendly, positive, organized, and motivated individual to work as a Relief Housekeeper part-time (20 hours per week) within the Trust's Hotel Services Team.

The post is based at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, with shifts between 7 am and 6 pm, including weekends.

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

Experience in cleaning duties, use of chemicals and equipment is essential due to the demanding environment. Catering and food service experience is beneficial, along with a passion for providing high standards of customer service.

Experience working or volunteering in mental health and learning disabilities is essential. The ability to maintain a positive approach and professional image when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust is required.

Candidates must possess a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or be working towards it within an agreed timeframe.

Essential qualifications include Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 or A*-C). NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to further training and qualifications as necessary within agreed timescales.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving 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 patients, communities, and partners to promote safety, understanding, and care.

We support the recovery journey of those in need, ensuring everyone has a voice in their support and treatment. Our patients, families, and carers collaborate with us to improve mental health services.

We are committed to innovative approaches that enhance regional wellbeing, connecting with communities to deliver effective mental health care where it is most needed.

Our goal is to ensure everyone in our region has access to the mental health care they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to confirm you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates will complete a 5-day induction program, with the location to be confirmed prior to start date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience in using cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience working or volunteering in mental health or learning disabilities settings
• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
• Understanding of the National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Familiarity with Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
• Understanding of confidentiality principles

Skills

• Ability to follow protocols and instructions accurately
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in all tasks
• Safe, efficient, and effective cleaning techniques, including the use of motorized equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners), kitchen equipment, and food preparation tools
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and prioritization skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust