Elysium Healthcare

Bank Housekeeper

The closing date is 17 April 2026

Job summary

The role of a Bank Housekeeper at the Lakefield Neurological Centre involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for those with long-term neurological conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, offices, bedrooms, and visitor areas, working closely with the maintenance team to ensure high standards of cleanliness are met.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures. You will be an active member of the team, with a range of responsibilities over the day-to-day operation. You will be expected to maintain excellent telephone etiquette, meet and greet visitors in a professional manner, and establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff, visitors, and service users. Additionally, you will be required to attend mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move within the organization. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1474537578

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Lakefield Neurological Centre as a Bank Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the staff bank at a service for those who have long term neurological conditions where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. 

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services. 

As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £12.85 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. 

Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. 

As a Housekeeper you will be: 

  • Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
  • To be an active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
  • Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
  • Helping create a positive culture.
  • Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
  • Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
  • Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
  • Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
  • Be a good communicator
  • Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
  • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Location: Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH

Lakefield Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.

What you will get:

  • Hourly rate of £12.85 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
  • Two-week paid induction
  • Free meals and parking
  • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Lakefield Neurological Centre as a Bank Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the staff bank at a service for those who have long term neurological conditions where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. 

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services. 

As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £12.85 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. 

Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. 

As a Housekeeper you will be: 

  • Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
  • To be an active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
  • Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
  • Helping create a positive culture.
  • Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
  • Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
  • Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
  • Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
  • Be a good communicator
  • Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
  • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Location: Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH

Lakefield Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.

What you will get:

  • Hourly rate of £12.85 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
  • Two-week paid induction
  • Free meals and parking
  • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need to have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment, enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done, be able to prioritize duties and responsibilities effectively, be a good communicator, have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness, and have the ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you will need to have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment, enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done, be able to prioritize duties and responsibilities effectively, be a good communicator, have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness, and have the ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1474537578

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


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