Housekeeper/Cleaner - Swindon

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

We're looking for a housekeeper to join our existing small and friendly housekeeping team at Marlborough House Adolescent Mental Health Unit (12 beds) in Swindon.

We are looking for someone to cover cleaning and catering within the Inpatient Unit to ensure a welcoming, clean and safe environment for the young people their families and the wider team working on site.

The housekeeping role is an essential part of the day to day running of the ward and ensuring young people and their families we work with experience a high quality inpatient service.

You'll be part of a great team of 5 housekeepers, supported by our Site Services Team Leader.

If we receive sufficient applications for this post it may close early.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on providing a clean environment for the young people and this role involves carrying out the daily ward cleaning schedule as well as additional cleaning duties as required.

This role also involves preparing fresh sandwiches on site for the young people's lunches and using the ward regen heater to prepare the evening meal.

A full induction and training as well as ongoing in house supervision will be provided.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

Date posted

24 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC5943881-C

Job locations

Marlborough House Adolescent Unit

Okus Road, Old Town

Swindon

SN1 4JS

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all areas of the ward are kept to a high standard of cleanliness
To safely prepare meals for the patient group at mealtimes including fresh sandwiches at lunch times and to reheat frozen meals for patient evening meals.
Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations
To have clear understanding of patient boundaries and vulnerability and ensure these boundaries are maintained at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all areas of the ward are kept to a high standard of cleanliness
To safely prepare meals for the patient group at mealtimes including fresh sandwiches at lunch times and to reheat frozen meals for patient evening meals.
Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations
To have clear understanding of patient boundaries and vulnerability and ensure these boundaries are maintained at all times.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals
Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a house keeper
some experience of food preparation and safety

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Kind, calm and friendly disposition

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals
Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a house keeper
some experience of food preparation and safety

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Kind, calm and friendly disposition

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.