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 2 x 30hours per week Vacancies available for hard-working and enthusiastic individuals that are interested in delivering quality household maintenance and upkeep within the inpatient setting.
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.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
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, safe and comfortable 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
post holder will ensure that the Ward is always safe and tidy, there must be a
high standard of cleanliness maintained e.g. remove clutter, keep area tidy.
revised by the supervisor or Ward Manager or in their absence, the senior nurse
in charge of the department and accountable to the Ward Manager. Regular
contact to be maintained with the supervisor and access at all times throughout
working hours.
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. Liaising with Estates
Helpdesk as required for other services.
For further information, please see attached documentation.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with
ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a
housekeeping service
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To
prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set
standards.
To
prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials,
linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service
Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To
store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are
available at all times to meet service user requirements
To
launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust
policy.
Support
Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with
ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a
housekeeping service
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy
To
regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with
set standards. Provide and prepare ad
hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure
care plans are followed.
To
prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set
standards.
To
prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials,
linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service
Manager.
Remove
and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention
to moving and handling techniques.
To
store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are
available at all times to meet service user requirements
To
launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust
policy.
Support
Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and
facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with
nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
- Positive can do attitude
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
- Basic literacy and numeric skills
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
- Positive can do attitude
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
- Basic literacy and numeric skills
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.
