Ward Housekeeper

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.

Abbott Ward is a 13 bedded Stroke/Rehabilitation ward based at Evesham Community Hospital, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care Trust. You will be required to work 15 hours a week over 4-5 days Monday Friday.

Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Main duties of the job

Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward including treatment room/stock room/store rooms/day room/offices/ kitchen (including fridge and microwave), ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

Responsible for ensuring the communal areas, day rooms & patient bays are kept clean, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.

Support the Ward Manager in helping to ensure the ward environment is safe and tidy including the removal of any hazards/clutter. Report any accidents or incidents as per Trust policy.

Prepare and serve hot/cold beverages at the scheduled times.

Prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (eg toast) as requested.

Serve patients meals, adhering to food hygiene regulations.

Be aware of increased nutritional needs. Ensure these needs are met by assisting patients to eat and drink, eg cutting up food, placing food within easy reach.

Liaise with patients and carers to ensure they have sufficient supply of clothing and toiletries.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata (£12.36 per hour)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-1351

Job locations

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ 2 Cleaning Science.
Basic food hygiene qualification.
NVQ 2 in customer care.

Experience

Essential

6 months experience of working in a care environment, either nursing or housekeeping capacity.

Desirable

Understanding of the needs of the older person and rehabilitation patients.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
Role modelling good behaviour.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

Additional Criteria

Essential

You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Knowledge

Desirable

Understanding of infection control.
Basic Life Support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ 2 Cleaning Science.
Basic food hygiene qualification.
NVQ 2 in customer care.

Experience

Essential

6 months experience of working in a care environment, either nursing or housekeeping capacity.

Desirable

Understanding of the needs of the older person and rehabilitation patients.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
Role modelling good behaviour.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

Additional Criteria

Essential

You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Knowledge

Desirable

Understanding of infection control.
Basic Life Support.

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.