Job summary
30 Hours Per Week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Kirklees Rehab & Recovery Service at Enfield Down Hospital in Honley.
We currently have a vacancy for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual who is interested in delivering quality care to a group of service users.
We are looking to recruit a Housekeeper to provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness and having due regard to Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations.
The post will involve manual handling duties, dexterity whist using floor equipment, stretching, bending, lifting light weight, pushing and pulling equipment.
All members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line Manager.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the team, responsible for the coordination of all Hotel Services within the Ward area and work as part of the multi-professional team, to ensure a clean and safe environment.
The main elements of the role include catering responsibilities, cleaning, ordering of stores, minor maintenance of equipment and re-stocking of areas together with other specified tasks as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor. The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors, support services, monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action.
The successful candidate will ensure that the tidiness and appearance of the unit is conducive to good patient care and service users' privacy and dignity must be Always respected.
Successful candidates will assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the Ward area as appropriate. As well as monitoring and co-ordinating other adhoc maintenance.
The hospital does provide a daily cooked lunch which is prepared by our in house Cook, however housekeeping duties will include heating and serving lunch on days Cook is unavailable as well as supporting appropriate cleanliness of kitchen area daily in line with Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Policies.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
21 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK1934
Job locations
Enfield Down
Station Road
Holmfirth
HD9 6LL
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Enfield Down
Station Road
Holmfirth
HD9 6LL
Employer's website
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