Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking for 2 motivated individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.

You will be responsible for the day to day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific areas as set out in the cleaning schedule.

These areas will include all communal areas, residents en suite rooms, vacates, family accommodation and on call accommodation. The post is part of a team working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE 2 VACANCIES:

ONE IS FOR 20 HOURS - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM - 12PM

AND THE OTHER IS FOR 16 HOURS - MONDAY-THURSDAY 8AM-12PM

Main duties of the job

Ensure duties identified on the cleaning schedule are completed.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures & protocols.

Comply with C.O.S.H.H & Health, Safety regulations

Vacate cleans which include rooms, family accommodation & communal areas as per vacate forms.

Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the service users.

All areas are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning and all areas are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.

To provide cover for all areas as requested and be flexible to cover either site as and when required.

May have to deal with exposure to physical aggression or challenging behaviour.

Will be required to communicate with employees with severe communication or behavioural problems.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0218

Job locations

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE 2 VACANCIES:

2 X 20 HOURS - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM - 12PM

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE 2 VACANCIES:

2 X 20 HOURS - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM - 12PM

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and ability to read English

Desirable

  • Good perception and awareness of risk

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties/task
  • Understanding of COSHH and H&S

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety at work act.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills, customer relations

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of instruction and warning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and ability to read English

Desirable

  • Good perception and awareness of risk

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties/task
  • Understanding of COSHH and H&S

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety at work act.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills, customer relations

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of instruction and warning

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EFM Staff Accommodation Manager

Teresa Samson

teresa.samson@nhs.net

01702314836

Details

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0218

Job locations

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 7DB


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)