Ellern Mede Group

Part-time Housekeeper

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

Queensway Hospital are looking for a part-time housekeeper to join the team.

The main duties of the job are:

To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.

To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.

To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service.

To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times

To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure

To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service.

To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.

About us

Queensway Hospital, based in Rotherham, is part of the Ellern Mede Group, a leading provider of specialist mental health services. Our wards deliverbespoke complex care packages for adults with enduring and comorbid conditions such as personality disorder, disordered eating , autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related presentations. Our care model combines relational security, trauma-informed practice, and psychological formulation to achieve meaningful progress toward recovery and community reintegration. We work closely with NHS commissioners, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide individually tailored, safe, and structured therapeutic environments.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0038-0571-EM

Job locations

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Queensway Hospital are looking for a housekeeper to join the team.

The main duties of the job are:

To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.

To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.

To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Queensway Hospital are looking for a housekeeper to join the team.

The main duties of the job are:

To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.

To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.

To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic reading and writing skills

Desirable

  • Good communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Housekeeping

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic reading and writing skills

Desirable

  • Good communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience in Housekeeping

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital or school setting

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

Ellern Mede Group

Address

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Ellern Mede Group

Address

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


Employer's website

https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Officer

Anna Meszaros

anna.meszaros@ellernmede.org

07360127358

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0038-0571-EM

Job locations

136 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 3AZ


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