CSH Surrey

Hotel Services Housekeeper

The closing date is 07 November 2025

Job summary

PART TIME Hotel Services Assistant Housekeeper Woking Hospital

30 Hours per week

Hours of Work Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am - 3pm. You must be able to work all of these shifts as specified.

We are looking for a part time housekeeper to join our busy team at Woking Community Hospital. The housekeepers are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment in ward, department, office and communal areas. When working on the ward you will also support food and beverage services for the patients

You must be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to cleaning to a high standard. There may be the opportunity to work additional hours if desired, when cover is required.

Previous experience of cleaning and use of cleaning chemicals is desirable

Basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills are essential

Candidates must possess Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or work towards the successful completion of it as part of training.

Note: we do not offer UKVI sponsorship, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.

About us

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year PRO RATA - this is inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9074-25-0063

Job locations

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and co-owners in an efficient and timely manner. Duties will include

Vacuuming, mopping, buffing floors and clearing spillages.

Damp dusting fixtures, fittings, ledges and furniture.

High dusting.

Clean sinks, baths, showers, w.c.s and fittings including dispensers & replenish supplies.

Undertake legionella flushing as required and record.

Empty waste bins, clean and replenish sacks. Ensure clinical waste is appropriately tagged.

Spot clean internal glass.

Routine curtain changing or following infection.

Clean telephones.

Setting dining tables and assist with patient meal service. Carry out ward beverage rounds throughout the day, and serve snacks.

Clearing and washing up following meal service. Ensure waste food is disposed of appropriately.

Clean kitchen including dishwasher and fridges. Check food is covered and dated ensure stock rotation of ward provisions.

Monitor & record fridge temperatures daily.

Completion of cleaning check lists daily.

Clean housekeeping cupboard and equipment daily and store in a safe manner. Store chemicals securely when not in use. Report any faults to the Supervisor. Launder mops daily.

Liaise with ward manager to identify any additional cleans e.g. on patient discharge or isolation rooms.

Full job description attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and co-owners in an efficient and timely manner. Duties will include

Vacuuming, mopping, buffing floors and clearing spillages.

Damp dusting fixtures, fittings, ledges and furniture.

High dusting.

Clean sinks, baths, showers, w.c.s and fittings including dispensers & replenish supplies.

Undertake legionella flushing as required and record.

Empty waste bins, clean and replenish sacks. Ensure clinical waste is appropriately tagged.

Spot clean internal glass.

Routine curtain changing or following infection.

Clean telephones.

Setting dining tables and assist with patient meal service. Carry out ward beverage rounds throughout the day, and serve snacks.

Clearing and washing up following meal service. Ensure waste food is disposed of appropriately.

Clean kitchen including dishwasher and fridges. Check food is covered and dated ensure stock rotation of ward provisions.

Monitor & record fridge temperatures daily.

Completion of cleaning check lists daily.

Clean housekeeping cupboard and equipment daily and store in a safe manner. Store chemicals securely when not in use. Report any faults to the Supervisor. Launder mops daily.

Liaise with ward manager to identify any additional cleans e.g. on patient discharge or isolation rooms.

Full job description attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good basic education in literacy and basic numeric skills.
  • To have be working towards Food Safety Certificate Foundation/Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 1/2/3 Support Services Cleaning or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of various cleaning tasks including floor maintenance.
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control, including National colour coding systems.
  • Understanding of safe use of cleaning chemicals. Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Desirable

  • Experience of cleaning processes.
  • Previous experience of cleaning within a healthcare environment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good basic education in literacy and basic numeric skills.
  • To have be working towards Food Safety Certificate Foundation/Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 1/2/3 Support Services Cleaning or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of various cleaning tasks including floor maintenance.
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control, including National colour coding systems.
  • Understanding of safe use of cleaning chemicals. Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Desirable

  • Experience of cleaning processes.
  • Previous experience of cleaning within a healthcare environment.

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

CSH Surrey

Address

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS


Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

CSH Surrey

Address

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS


Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Services Manager

Victoria Moore

Victoria.moore3@nhs.net

07876753288

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year PRO RATA - this is inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9074-25-0063

Job locations

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 7HS


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