Job summary
We have an opportunity to join our Facilities Team at Rikenel, Gloucester Locality.
If you are eager to learn and keen to deliver the highest standards, you could be the person we are looking for.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeper you will help maintain a safe, clean environment for our patients & staff.
If you give us your time and commitment, we will give you all the training necessary to be a part of this great Team.
For an informal chat or site visit please call the Facilities Manager named on this vacancy.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experience
- GCSE's or equivalent
- Good literacy skills
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working within a mental health environment
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety
- Understanding of safe manual handling techniques and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent qualification or experience
- GCSE's or equivalent
- Good literacy skills
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering or equivalent
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties within a similar working environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working within a mental health environment
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic understanding of cleaning and catering procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety
- Understanding of safe manual handling techniques and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of COSHH (TRAINING GIVEN)
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.
