Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Housekeeping Services Assistant
The closing date is 26 August 2025
Forget the rest - and join the best - Working togetherfor Outstanding Care.
We have a permanent Housekeeping Services Assistant vacancy at the STONEBOWUNIT, HEREFORD
20hours per week
Mon-Fri - 15:00 19:00
This is anexciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, workingalongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanlinessof the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategiccleaning plan.
We havesupportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensureyou can succeed in this role.
These are some of the benefits you will be entitled toshould you work for us;
Competitive paywith weekend enhancements [where applicable]
Generous annualleave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length ofservice
Flexible hours tosuit other employment and carer responsibilities
Careerprogression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS
Extensivetraining and support available
NHS pension andlife assurance provision
Otherstaff benefits include:
Uniform provided
Health andwellbeing packages available
Application for this role will be considered inadherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with youduring interview.
Please note the Trust is unable to providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselveson maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.
Join ourteams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire. Wewill provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career toinclude flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide rangeof wellbeing and support.
Workingalongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanlinessof the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategiccleaning plan.
You will leada small team to deliver professional NHS housekeeping services in accordancewith schedules/procedures and contribute to processes to ensure standards areachieved. Maintain staffrecords, ensuring rosters meet service needs. Be involved in staff induction/training and completestaff development reviews.
Reportequipment/environment defects and manage/replenish housekeeping related stock.
Inreturn, you will receive support, training, and guidance to enable you toundertake a range of duties to support your team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking 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 valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial 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 ourwebsite.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria forthe role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Non-specified, but relevant qualification and / or practical experience relevant to the role
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
* Certificates in Health and Safety, Manual Handling
* Any other job-related training
Experience
* Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity
* Supervisory experience in the cleaning industry
* NHS cleaning supervision would be an advantage
Additional Criteria
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
* You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
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 name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
£24,465 a yearpro rata / £12.51 per hour
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