Housekeeper
The closing date is 06 February 2026
Job summary
Do you want to join a new and exciting team at Skylark ward. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Housekeeper. Skylark ward a specialist 11 bedded unit providing inpatient service for older adults based at the Skylark Unit, Avondale, Royal Preston Hospital.
The Unit provides assessment and interventions for clients, operates seven days a week and is accessible 24hrs per day.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a key team, undertaking responsibility for providing a clean environment for patients, visitors and staff for Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience would be advantageous but full training in all duties will be given. You will need to demonstrate a considerate and friendly approach to your duties and be able to work as part of a team.
Our patients have a range of mental health conditions and learning disabilities therefore you will need to interact compassionately with our patients, service users and their carers.
We want to recruit people to the service who share our values and are confident in their ability to contribute to the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.
If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact Shingai Musuka Matron or Jonathon McCann Ward Manager on 01772 215072.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum (Subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2422-ZK
Job locations
Skylark Unit
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Skylark Unit
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer's website
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