Housekeeper - Liskeard

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper post to be based on Willow Ward working 30 hours per week.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team on Willow Ward and support in providing a welcoming ward environment for patients.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting patients with menu completion, serving meals and drinks and ensuring standards are met with the meal service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who is able to work well within a team and on their own initiative.

Proposed interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide housekeeping services to the ward sister within the ward environment. The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the ward sister/nurse in charge. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Senior General Services Assistant, contractors and support services departments. The post holder will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.