Ward Housekeeper — Safe, Hygienic Patient Environment

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Bebington

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated ward housekeeper to support cleaning, meal service, and minor maintenance across a 7-day rotating pattern, ensuring a safe, high-quality environment for patients.

You will work with ward staff, follow cleaning policies, maintain confidentiality, and support infection control. The Trust notes Real Living Wage with a supplement when applicable and offers induction and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 1 cleaning or equivalent experience.
Care/hospitality supervision and cleaning, equivalent experience.
Basic Food Hygiene.
Working towards/a requirement/willingness to achieve relevant NVQ's up to level 3 through training and ward induction.

Responsibilities

To assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, including specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings and check all jobs on the cleaning checklist are completed.
To ensure general and specialist equipment e.g. wheelchairs/hoists are cleaned as per cleaning policy and the batteries checked.
To ensure all areas of the Ward are maintained and are safe and tidy at all times.
To identify any problems with cleanliness and report to the Ward Manager.
To maintain a hygienic environment including communal areas and patients' bedrooms / bathrooms.
To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to all patient issues.
To maintain upkeep of patient and ward areas.