Cygnet Health Care

Housekeeper

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPF51A6D4D

Job locations

Maidstone

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstoneis our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

You will be working 13.75 hours per week covering the below shift patterns;

Week 1 - Tuesday 7am -12pm and Wednesday 7am -3pm

Week 2 - Saturday and Sunday both 7am -3pm

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Youre day-to-day

  • Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness

  • Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes

  • Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained

  • Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures

  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

We're looking for people who have:

  • Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)

  • Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)

  • Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude

  • A good communicator

In return we will offer you:

  • £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

  • Paid Holiday

  • Free Private Health Care

  • Free meals on duty

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • A package of support for staff health and wellbeing

  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

  • Company pension scheme

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstoneis our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

You will be working 13.75 hours per week covering the below shift patterns;

Week 1 - Tuesday 7am -12pm and Wednesday 7am -3pm

Week 2 - Saturday and Sunday both 7am -3pm

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Youre day-to-day

  • Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness

  • Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes

  • Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained

  • Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures

  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

We're looking for people who have:

  • Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)

  • Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)

  • Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude

  • A good communicator

In return we will offer you:

  • £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

  • Paid Holiday

  • Free Private Health Care

  • Free meals on duty

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • A package of support for staff health and wellbeing

  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

  • Company pension scheme

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above
Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Maidstone

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abdul Hafiz

VPF51A6D4D.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPF51A6D4D

Job locations

Maidstone

ME14 5FT


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