Job summary
Job Opportunity: Housekeeper - Ward 6, Sheffield Children's Hospital
Join our team as a Housekeeper, where you will help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our young patients and their families.
Ward 6 is a busy 17-bed ward providing care to children aged 0-18 with oncology and haematology conditions. You will maintain a high standard of cleanliness in both patient and non-patient areas, monitor stock levels, and ensure infection control procedures are followed.
Work Schedule:
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Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed - 7.5 hours/day
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Week 2: Mon, Sat, Sun - 7.5 hours/day
We're looking for someone who is organised, works well with others and is committed to providing a safe, family-centred environment.
If you're passionate about supporting our patients and their families, apply today to join our team!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Maintain a safe, family-friendly environment
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Order and deliver food, drinks, and snacks to patients
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Collect and deliver pharmacy supplies
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Support the care team in non-clinical tasks
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Monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action
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Coordinate services with Estates, Facilities, and other support departments
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Help adapt the environment to meet diverse special needs, working with staff and families
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Support with specific tasks for individual patient needs as directed by the nurse-in-charge
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- English and Maths qualification, or equivalent
Desirable
- Customer care hygiene qualifications at intermediate level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families with health care needs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of how to maintain a safe environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to a caring and safe working environment; Able to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and complete tasks independently; Willingness to develop and undertake training
Desirable
- Domestic Skills; Food Handling Skills; Clerical Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- English and Maths qualification, or equivalent
Desirable
- Customer care hygiene qualifications at intermediate level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and their families with health care needs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of how to maintain a safe environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to a caring and safe working environment; Able to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and complete tasks independently; Willingness to develop and undertake training
Desirable
- Domestic Skills; Food Handling Skills; Clerical 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.
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).
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.
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).
