Ward Housekeeper / Hostess (bank)

Provide CIC

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

We are seeking some bank housekeepers/hostesses to work on our community ward in Brentwood where we specialise in stroke rehabilitation.

The purpose of the role is to provide an efficient and effective catering, cleaning and housekeeping service according to all organisational policies and procedures to always ensure the highest standards of service.

The available shifts are 07:00-15:00, and 16:00-19:00.

Main duties of the job

To prepare meals and snacks with the kitchen team according to patient's dietary requirements and liaise with nursing staff surrounding any changes to patient's diets. Having an understanding or awareness of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is preferred.
To oversee housekeeping duties in partnership with the supervisor and as detailed in the Provide Cleaning Guidelines.
Monitoring and ordering stock and storing appropriately for the patient kitchen.
To have an understanding of protocols, organisational policies and departmental procedures and adhere to them.
To ensure that the health and wellbeing of patients is at the centre of all activities and that all staff engage and communicate with patients as appropriate.

About us

The Workforce Solutions leaflet is attached to this vacancy, this includes the benefits which come with a contract

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.36 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

828-Providebank743

Job locations

Brentwood Community Hospital

Brentwood

CM15 8DR

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required for audit purposes.
Working with the ward team to ensuring all defects are logged and reported immediately.
To ensure effective risk management by accident/incident reporting.
Basic administration duties.
To follow and adhere to the Organisations Health and Safety Policies and instructions and be responsible for your own and others health and safety in the workplace.
To undertake and statutory and mandatory training as provided by the Organisation and participate in an annual PDR, where working practices may be reviewed, and objectives set. Show willingness to pursue opportunities to develop oneself and complete additional training relevant to the role and service needs.
To observe and comply with all COSHH regulations regarding use, handling and storage of all cleaning materials and fluids, in accordance with Organisations policies and procedures.
Maintain good communication and co-operation with all wards and departments and feeding back information and seeking advice as and when necessary to/from the Team Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required for audit purposes.
Working with the ward team to ensuring all defects are logged and reported immediately.
To ensure effective risk management by accident/incident reporting.
Basic administration duties.
To follow and adhere to the Organisations Health and Safety Policies and instructions and be responsible for your own and others health and safety in the workplace.
To undertake and statutory and mandatory training as provided by the Organisation and participate in an annual PDR, where working practices may be reviewed, and objectives set. Show willingness to pursue opportunities to develop oneself and complete additional training relevant to the role and service needs.
To observe and comply with all COSHH regulations regarding use, handling and storage of all cleaning materials and fluids, in accordance with Organisations policies and procedures.
Maintain good communication and co-operation with all wards and departments and feeding back information and seeking advice as and when necessary to/from the Team Leader.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard

Desirable

Food hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of food handling or willing to undertake training
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
Awareness of COSHH

Desirable

Previous experience as housekeeper / hostess

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard

Desirable

Food hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience of food handling or willing to undertake training
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
Awareness of COSHH

Desirable

Previous experience as housekeeper / hostess

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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