Housekeeper

Care Plus Group

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Job summary

We are a bed based Rehabilitation, Re-enablement and Recovery unit located in Grimsby. Our multi-disciplinary service consists of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Care staff who all work collaboratively to prevent unnecessary and lengthy stays in hospital or admission into long term care, wherever possible.

We provide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery and regain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safely and with any additional support in place. This could be following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or a significant health event.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Housekeeper

Base: Community Inpatient Unit, Cambridge Park, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX

Hours: 20-25 per week (2 posts available)

Contract: Permanent

Rota pattern: Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays.

Salary: Range 2 £21,841 (under 21) / £23,875 (21 & over) pro rata.

You will be part of a team responsible for the housekeeping services within this busy inpatient unit. This will include tasks such as window cleaning, cleaning of floors, stairs, furniture, fixtures and fittings ensuring a high level of cleanliness at all times in compliance with CQC regulations and standards.

Other duties will be the preparation of soiled bed linen and towels to be sent to external laundry services; disposal of clinical and domestic waste and the use of specialist equipment in compliance with manufacturers instructions.

You will hold a NVQ Level 2 certificate in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent level of knowledge and have at least one years experience of working in a domestic role or setting.

You must be able to work flexibly as part of a rota to cover weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,841 to £23,875 a year Range 2 £21,841 (under 21) - £23,875 (21 & over)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-095

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

(Cambridge Park) Peterhouse Rd

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Awareness of food hygiene principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
  • Stock ordering and stock control
  • Have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety including COSHH regulations
  • Understand confidentiality
  • Knowledge and understanding of infection control
  • Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative within remit of role
  • Flexible in approach

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the patient group

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 certificate in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

  • Moving and Handling training within the last 2 years

Experience

Essential

  • At least one years experience of working in a domestic role or setting

Other

Essential

  • Moving of heavy objects/loads in accordance with the Moving and Handling Policy
  • Using of industrial/domestic cleaning equipment, including laundry equipment
  • Continuous bending/stretching
  • Carrying light loads up and down stairs
  • Able to work flexibly as part of the rota which will include Bank Holidays and weekends
Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Awareness of food hygiene principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
  • Stock ordering and stock control
  • Have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety including COSHH regulations
  • Understand confidentiality
  • Knowledge and understanding of infection control
  • Compassion, dignity and respect for individuals
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative within remit of role
  • Flexible in approach

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the patient group

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 certificate in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

  • Moving and Handling training within the last 2 years

Experience

Essential

  • At least one years experience of working in a domestic role or setting

Other

Essential

  • Moving of heavy objects/loads in accordance with the Moving and Handling Policy
  • Using of industrial/domestic cleaning equipment, including laundry equipment
  • Continuous bending/stretching
  • Carrying light loads up and down stairs
  • Able to work flexibly as part of the rota which will include Bank Holidays and weekends

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

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

(Cambridge Park) Peterhouse Rd

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

(Cambridge Park) Peterhouse Rd

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Keith Roberts

keith.roberts@nhs.net

01472256767

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,841 to £23,875 a year Range 2 £21,841 (under 21) - £23,875 (21 & over)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B9814-25-095

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

(Cambridge Park) Peterhouse Rd

Grimsby

DN34 5UX


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