Job summary
WE NEED YOU! Do you have what it takes to work alongside those who need support and care to achieve their best! Then join our team at Discovery House
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic house keeper to join our developing team in our 46 bedded Community and Complex needs unit in Lincoln.
Applicants must possess attitudes and values that reflect the excellent standards we are expecting on The housekeeping team
If you feel you can bring a great work ethic and humour to our team and work with us to maintain the high standard of cleanliness that we have at Discovery House then we do need you.
In return we will offer the opportunity to be part an excellent and developing team that holds the highest possible values and work ethic within a purpose built environment.
As a Trust we have a great learning and development team who will help you progress in your future profession and you will have regular supervision. You will have the opportunity to work with the housekeeping supervisor to ensure that the ward is a safe and clean environment.
If you want to be part of our team and take advantage of this exciting opportunity then we will be happy to hear from you. the successful candidate may be required to work in other areas of the Rehab and Forensic services when required, however distance will be taken into consideration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:
Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment
Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules
Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate
Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies
Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass
Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required
Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary
Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.
Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.
Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.
Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.
Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.
Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.
Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:
Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment
Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules
Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate
Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies
Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass
Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required
Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary
Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.
Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.
Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.
Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.
Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.
Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.
Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Awareness
- Chemical/CoSHH awareness
- Moving & Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
- Food handling/hygiene experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety Awareness
- Chemical/CoSHH awareness
- Moving & Handling Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
- Food handling/hygiene experience.
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.
