Weekend Housekeeper

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking dedicated Housekeepers in Shepton Mallet to maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas during weekends. The role involves various cleaning duties essential for patient care, requiring attention to detail and previous cleaning experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Positions offer 15 and 7.5 hours per week, with training provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, especially in a healthcare setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks including mopping, dusting, and wiping surfaces.
• Clean toilet areas and safely use cleaning machinery.
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain safety during cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good standard of written and spoken English

Team player

Job description

Are you a hardworking and reliable individual who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? We are looking for a dedicatedHousekeeper to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness across both clinical and non-clinical areas of our hospital over the weekend.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the patient experience and recovery journey by maintaining hygiene and infection control standards that keep both patients and staff safe.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We have 2 x part-time positions working on weekends.

1 position working 15 hours per week; Saturday 5pm to 12am and Sunday 10am to 6pm.

1 position working 7.5 hours per week; Saturday 5pm to 12am.

Main duties of the job

As our Housekeeper, you will be:

• Carrying out daily cleaning tasks in line with detailed room specifications, including mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, and cleaning internal glass.
• Cleaning toilet areas, including basins, pans, floors, and surrounding walls.
• Safely using buffing, polishing, vacuum, and laundry machinery (training provided).
• Keeping accurate records of cleaned areas and reporting any maintenance issues promptly.
• Removing clinical waste in line with infection control and legal procedures.
• Using appropriate signage and equipment to ensure safety for all while cleaning is in progress.
• Demonstrating customer care and discretion when working in areas with patients or visitors.
• Adhering to all policies regarding infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality.

About us

With your previous cleaning experience, especially if you have experience in a healthcare setting, you will also have:

• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations
• Friendly, adaptable, and professional approach
• Physically fit to carry out duties including manual handling
• A strong team player who is courteous, reliable, and committed to providing a first-class service

What you can expect in return:

• A full-time equivalent salary of £23,809.50 per annum
• Available weekend hours
• 15 hours per week; Saturday 5pm to 12am and Sunday 10am to 6pm
• 7.5 hours per week; Saturday 5pm to 12am
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 29 days plus bank holidays (based on full-time hours)
• Mandatory training through our in-house education programme
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient care

The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development.

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team or call 07970 915238.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience, especially if you have experience in a healthcare setting
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic understanding of health & safety and COSHH regulations
• Friendly, adaptable, and professional approach
• Physically fit to carry out duties including manual handling
• A strong team player who is courteous, reliable, and committed to providing a first-class service

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/