Housekeeper

Cygnet Health Care

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Housekeeper with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 20 hours a week (including weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £24,960 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP260686C6

Job locations

Hexham, North East

NE46 4JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstandingHousekeeperwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be workingpart time, 20 hours a week (including weekends) at CygnetHospital Hexham,helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

As part of our continued efforts to improve service users care and treatment pathways the hospital will benefit from a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses across RMN and RGN disciplines, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and support workers.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day

Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable) Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable) Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS Check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an outstandingHousekeeperwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be workingpart time, 20 hours a week (including weekends) at CygnetHospital Hexham,helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

As part of our continued efforts to improve service users care and treatment pathways the hospital will benefit from a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses across RMN and RGN disciplines, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and support workers.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day

Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable) Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable) Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS Check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hexham, North East

NE46 4JR


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hexham, North East

NE46 4JR


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Inderjit Grewal

VP260686C6.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £24,960 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP260686C6

Job locations

Hexham, North East

NE46 4JR


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