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Housekeeper - Part Time 20hrs

The closing date is 20 August 2025

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users. You will be working 20 hours a week on a rota basis including every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,208 to £26,208 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP4A9BAB90

Job locations

London

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

You will be working 20 hours a week on a rota basis including every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday.

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

Youre 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

We're looking for people who have:

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

In return we will offer you:

  • Paid Holiday
  • Free Private Health Care
  • Free meals on duty
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • A package of support for staff health and wellbeing
  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Company pension scheme

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

You will be working 20 hours a week on a rota basis including every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday.

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

Youre 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

We're looking for people who have:

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

In return we will offer you:

  • Paid Holiday
  • Free Private Health Care
  • Free meals on duty
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • A package of support for staff health and wellbeing
  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Company pension scheme

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above
Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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.

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.

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Leah Waldron

VP4A9BAB90.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,208 to £26,208 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP4A9BAB90

Job locations

London

ME14 5FT


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