Relief Housekeeper – Cleaning & Catering (Mental Health)

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping

Experience cleaning in a hospital env.

Catering and food service experience

Focus on high standards of customer服务

Commitment to further training and Qs

Job summary

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a relief Housekeeper to join the Hotel Services team. The role covers cleaning and catering across office, patient and communal areas in a mental health and learning disability setting.

Shifts run between 7am and 6pm with possible extra hours at short notice. Experience in a mental health or learning disability environment is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate level 2, or completion within 12 months.
• Numeracy and literacy to level 2 (GCSE grades 9 to 4 equivalent)
• ITQ level 2
• Experience of general cleaning duties
• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of the National Standard of Cleanliness and deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
• Following protocols and instructions with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Safe, efficient use of motorised cleaning equipment, kitchen equipment and regeneration ovens, plus food preparation, washing and ironing
• Effective verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain cleaning services in office, patient and communal areas
• Provide and maintain catering and food services
• Carry out general and deep cleaning using chemicals and equipment, including motorised cleaners
• Prepare and serve food and use kitchen equipment, including regeneration ovens
• Carry out washing and ironing
• Keep a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients
• Work as part of a multi-professional team
• Work shifts between 7am and 6pm

Skills

Health and safety

COSHH

PLACE knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate level 2

Numeracy and literacy to level 2

ITQ level 2

Tools

Motorised cleaning equipment

Regeneration ovens

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a relief Housekeeper to join the Hotel Services team. The role covers cleaning and catering across office, patient and communal areas in a mental health and learning disability setting.

Shifts run between 7am and 6pm with possible extra hours at short notice. Experience in a mental health or learning disability environment is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.