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Housekeeper.
The closing date is 18 August 2025
The post holder is a member of the Facilities Team basedin Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying outcatering and cleaning duties based at Cheswold Park Hospital responsible toHousekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager. The role requires flexibility in approach tothe duties.
Posts available 1 x30 hours per week, 5 x 6 hour shifts per week on a rota basis includingweekends and bank holidays.
At the time of advertising,this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas andImmigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we areunable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
We are happy to acceptapplications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or viaalternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside allother applications.
Main duties of the job
Themain duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the NationalStandards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the workhas been completed.
Servefood, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks.
Preparesmall amounts of food from the freezer.
Youwill be able to work as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants areusing AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We stronglydiscourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selectingcandidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance yourapplication, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Toprovide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household dutieswithin a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties willbe carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Strictly apply the ruleof confidentiality with regard to confidential information concerning serviceusers and their care.
Maintain confidentialityregarding colleagues in order not to compromise their safety or well being.
Ensure that all relevantinformation obtained during the course of interactions with service users isshared with the nurse in charge of the ward area.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Establishand maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications withward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of ahousekeeping service
a.Receiveand store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy..
b.To checkstocks of sundry items, food and linen
c.Tostore linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks areavailable at all times to meet service user requirements.
d.SupportService users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
e.Communicatewith multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians andfacilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance withnutritional requirements and care plans.
f.Liaiseand communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menuchanges with service users and nursing staff.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Toprovide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household dutieswithin a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties willbe carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Strictly apply the ruleof confidentiality with regard to confidential information concerning serviceusers and their care.
Maintain confidentialityregarding colleagues in order not to compromise their safety or well being.
Ensure that all relevantinformation obtained during the course of interactions with service users isshared with the nurse in charge of the ward area.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Establishand maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications withward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of ahousekeeping service
1Housekeepingduties
a.Receiveand store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy..
b.To checkstocks of sundry items, food and linen
c.Tostore linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks areavailable at all times to meet service user requirements.
d.SupportService users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
e.Communicatewith multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians andfacilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance withnutritional requirements and care plans.
f.Liaiseand communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menuchanges with service users and nursing staff.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Toensure functional tasks are completed including.
2.GeneralDuties
Toprovide a housekeeping service within ward 18 and its garden areas. Reportingand actioning discrepancies as they occur.
a.Laundryarea is kept clean
b.Clinicroom wipe down, tables, trolleys, work surfaces.
c.Tokeep courtyards maintained i.e. litter free and bins emptied. Report works thatmay need to be carried out to appropriate departments.
d.Tosupply and replenish consumables i.e. Paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.
e.Reportmechanical defects, pest sightings or building/environmental faults toappropriate personnel.
f.Tofollow units operational procedures for securing and locking doors.
g.Tospot clean spillages as they occur in line with Infection Control and Healthand Safety polices.
h.Childvisiting room kept clean and tidy.
i.Cleankeyboards
3.Dining,Kitchen area & Kitchenette
a.Keepthe Service users Kitchen area clean and stocked.
b.Cleaningof kitchen surfaces.
c.Ensureitems in service users fridge is stored in accordance with trust policy.
d.Checkservice users fridge temperature.
e.Dampmopping of kitchen floor. Spot mop spillages.
f.Monitor and advise patients on healthy eatingoptions where required.
g.Distributessnacks to service users
4.SanitaryFittings
a.Cleaningcommodes, shower chair, and assisted bathroom hoists.
b.Keepsluice areas clean
c.Whenrequired replenish supplies of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap.
5. Bedrooms
aReset safes
b. Ensure name plates on bedroomdoors.
c. Ensure information packs are inall bedrooms
c. To build a good therapeutic relationshipwith service users, in order to encourage and assist them, in taking care oftheir own living space.
d. Be available to open patientsbed rooms doors
e. Spot clean as required.
f. Alert nurse in charge to anyfood item found, which contravenes units banned and dangerous itemspolicy.
6. Property
a. Organise, monitor and tidinessof patients property cupboard
b. Assist with auditing andmonitoring patient property sheets and disclaimer forms
c. Assist service users with anylaundry requirements and use of laundry equipment
7 WeeklyDuties
a.X2Weekly conduct required flush regime
b.Checkcupboards are clean dust free
c.Cleanmicrowaves and fridges
d.Checkchairs / furniture for wear and tares
For further information, please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
* Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
* Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
Training.
* Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Personal Attributes
* Smart appearance
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
* Caring, friendly attitude.
* Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
* A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
* Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
* Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
* Basic Health & Safety awareness
Qualifications
* Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
* Basic literacy and numeric skills
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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