Band 2 Housekeeper - Rookery Gardens

Job summary

Rookery Gardens are looking for individuals who are able to develop therapeutic relationships and support them to maintain a healthy living environment as part of their mental health rehabilitation programme, in partnership with Birmingham Solihull Mental health and Foundation Trust and SSL estates and facilities.

Rookery Gardens is based on a street of 14 houses, these are 4 independent flats, 7 shared houses,2 assessment houses occupied by service users who have varying levels of support needs., Finally, we have a staff base and a staff well-being flat.

We are based next to the Ardenleigh site which is conveniently placed next to the number 11 bus route and X14.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the ward team by contributing to the provision of a comfortable and effective stay for patients.

To be responsible for over seeing that the ward is clean and tidy,

that patients food is stored correctly, that repairs, maintenance, linen services and consumables are available to contribute to a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.