Relief Housekeeper

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Relief Housekeeper to deliver cleaning and catering services across the York area. The role involves working within the Hotel Services team at Huntington House, with travel to Scarborough, Malton and York regions and variable hours including weekends.

Ideal candidates will have Level 2 Food Hygiene, Numeracy and Literacy at level 2, and an NVQ2 in Housekeeping, with a commitment to continuous training and patient-centred service.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 2 to be completed within 12 months.
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2.
• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping within agreed timescale.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 5-day induction programme.
• Travel independently around the Scarborough, Malton & York area to cover duties.
• Provide cleaning and catering services to office, patient and communal areas.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Skills

Follow procedures

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Breakaway techniques

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Numeracy Level 2

Literacy Level 2

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Relief Housekeeper

The closing date is 10 November 2026

Relief Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

Main duties of the job

We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Relief Housekeeper within the York area as part of the Hotel Services Team.

The post holder will be based at Huntington House and will be required to travel independently around the Scarborough, Malton & York area (not exclusive to these areas). The hours of work will be between 7.00 am-8.00 pm including weekends and bank holidays.

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 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 to providing high standards of customer service.

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

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

Essential are; Numeracy, Literacy and IT level 2. (Equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C in old GCSE grading system)

NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary to 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

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

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 (within agreed timescale)

Experience

• Experience in 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 (within agreed timescale)
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) (within agreed timescale)
• 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
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)

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