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Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Housekeeper

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and motivated housekeeper to work at Edmund Road, Sheffield covering Older Adult Community Mental Health Team and Older Adults Home Treatment Team. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are willing to work hard within a friendly team. This is a part-time post working 2 hours 15 minutes per morning from Monday to Friday; there will be some flexibility to the time to suit the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

  • General cleaning of all corridors and working areas within the site.
  • Following work schedules, which includes the opening or locking up of the building, the emptying of bins, hoovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets, shower room and clinical areas, the cleaning of carpets and the washing of walls.

  • Disposal of all rubbish following Trust Policies and guidelines.

  • Following all Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.

  • Request cleaning materials and keeping adequate stock levels.

  • To carry out duties having due regards for infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.

  • To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of.

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

457-26-7892199

Job locations

Edmund Road

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • General cleaning of all corridors and working areas within the site.

  • Following work schedules, which includes the opening or locking up of the building, the emptying of bins, hoovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets, shower room and clinical areas, the cleaning of carpets and the washing of walls.

  • Disposal of all rubbish following Trust Policies and guidelines.

  • Following all Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.

  • Request cleaning materials and keeping adequate stock levels.

  • To carry out duties having due regards for infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.

  • To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • General cleaning of all corridors and working areas within the site.

  • Following work schedules, which includes the opening or locking up of the building, the emptying of bins, hoovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets, shower room and clinical areas, the cleaning of carpets and the washing of walls.

  • Disposal of all rubbish following Trust Policies and guidelines.

  • Following all Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.

  • Request cleaning materials and keeping adequate stock levels.

  • To carry out duties having due regards for infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.

  • To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Previous Knowledge or experience in housekeeping duties or similar work

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in healthcare setting
  • Previous knowledge of COSHH

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT Skills

Desirable

  • NVQ level 1 & 2 Cleaning/Housekeeping
  • Health and Safety certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Flexibility and ability to adapt well to changing environments
  • Ability to relate to colleagues, service users, visitors and members of the public
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Basic Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Previous Knowledge or experience in housekeeping duties or similar work

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in healthcare setting
  • Previous knowledge of COSHH

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic IT Skills

Desirable

  • NVQ level 1 & 2 Cleaning/Housekeeping
  • Health and Safety certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Flexibility and ability to adapt well to changing environments
  • Ability to relate to colleagues, service users, visitors and members of the public
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edmund Road

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edmund Road

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin and Building Manager

Lynne Bell

lynne.bell@sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk

01142263952

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

457-26-7892199

Job locations

Edmund Road

7 Edmund Road

Sheffield

S2 4EA


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