Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Housekeeper

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Job summary

Here is an opportunity for you to join us as a Domestic Assistant.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas will include all communal areas, residents rooms, vacates, family accommodation, on call accommodation. The post is part of a team working within an residential staff accommodation.

Main duties of the job

All areas are maintained free of mould, dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning.

All areas are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times.

To provide cover for all areas as requested.

To be flexible to cover either site as and when required.

Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision.

Ensure duties identified on the cleaning schedule are completed. (Ovens, Hobs, microwaves, kettles, toasters, fridge/freezers)

Vacuuming/sweeping/mopping/scrubbing/carpet machine of all floor types.

Dusting high/low ledges and surfaces.

Bathroom, bath, showers, sink, toilets

Remove and replace curtains as required

Waste bins - empty and clean

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0882

Job locations

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS07DB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comply with COSHH Regulations

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and the correct use of PPE.

To comply with Directives on Fire Regulations.

Vacate cleans which include rooms, family accommodation and communal areas as per designated vacate forms

Walls, doors, door frames, radiators

Mirrors and internal glazing including partitions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comply with COSHH Regulations

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and the correct use of PPE.

To comply with Directives on Fire Regulations.

Vacate cleans which include rooms, family accommodation and communal areas as per designated vacate forms

Walls, doors, door frames, radiators

Mirrors and internal glazing including partitions

Person Specification

Essential

Basic numeracy and ability to read English

Desirable

Good perception and awareness of risk.
knowledge of Health and Safety at work act

Essential

Previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties/task

Desirable

Appreciation of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification

Essential

Basic numeracy and ability to read English

Desirable

Good perception and awareness of risk.
knowledge of Health and Safety at work act

Essential

Previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties/task

Desirable

Appreciation of working within a multi-disciplinary team

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS07DB

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

61 Balmoral Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS07DB

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)