Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Housekeeper

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Job summary

At Mountbatten, we believe that every life that is limited or coming to an end should be prepared for, celebrated and treated with the utmost dignity. To do this takes the energy, passion and dedication of a team of experts who make a difference every day, and the backing of a charity with 45 years of history and strong ambitions for the future. This is work with purpose, work with community at the heart and work where enjoyment and fulfilment go hand in hand with care and kindness.

We are currently looking for an efficient, organised and reliable housekeeper to join our team. An individual, who takes great pride in their work, together with maintaining high standards and making a real difference to others.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Mountbatten Isle of Wight team delivering an outstanding housekeeping and laundry service, which is key in the prevention and control of infection for our patients and visitors.

You will ensure that all areas of the hospice are cleaned to meet our high standards, including undertaking deep cleaning of designated areas. You will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service which will include some weekends, and bank holidays.

About us

At Mountbatten making our employees feel valued is as important to us as making sure that our patients are safe. We are looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients and their families who come to us for help and support every year.

Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams.

Our Values

We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other

We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do

We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources

We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others

Date posted

02 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0508-VC229

Job locations

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder is required to maintain an effective, consistent, and reliable housekeeping and cleaning services throughout all areas of Mountbatten.

The successful candidate will ensure a pleasant, safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for patients, visitors, employees and volunteers at all times.

Up to 35 hours available to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service which will include some weekends, and bank holidays.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details for this rewarding role at Mountbatten.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder is required to maintain an effective, consistent, and reliable housekeeping and cleaning services throughout all areas of Mountbatten.

The successful candidate will ensure a pleasant, safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for patients, visitors, employees and volunteers at all times.

Up to 35 hours available to be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service which will include some weekends, and bank holidays.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details for this rewarding role at Mountbatten.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services or willing to undertake training

Other

Essential

Physically fit and able to carry out any manual handling tasks associated with the role

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of operating and using cleaning machinery / equipment
Knowledge of specific clinical housekeeping techniques

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in an environment that requires a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene
Understanding of basic Health & Safety

Abilities

Essential

Ability to adhere to COSHH and Infection Control procedures
Ability and willingness to work flexibly
Ability to work alone and / or as part of a team Prepared to adopt a flexible approach to work to support the housekeeping team, particularly in times of absence e.g.: sickness and annual leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services or willing to undertake training

Other

Essential

Physically fit and able to carry out any manual handling tasks associated with the role

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of operating and using cleaning machinery / equipment
Knowledge of specific clinical housekeeping techniques

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in an environment that requires a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene
Understanding of basic Health & Safety

Abilities

Essential

Ability to adhere to COSHH and Infection Control procedures
Ability and willingness to work flexibly
Ability to work alone and / or as part of a team Prepared to adopt a flexible approach to work to support the housekeeping team, particularly in times of absence e.g.: sickness and annual leave

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

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Address

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Address

Halberry Lane

Newport

Isle of Wight

Hampshire

PO30 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)