Housekeeper

Housekeeper post on the locked male ward within the Rehab and Forensic services of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, reporting to the housekeeping supervisor. The work centres on cleaning to NHS standards, preparing and serving patient meals with food safety records, and keeping linen and cleaning stocks topped up. The role is 20 hours a week, with cross cover to other wards expected and weekend cover essential across a seven-day service. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Clean to NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy, using equipment and materials appropriately
• Clean all on-ward and off-ward areas of the unit to schedule, and dispose of waste per Trust policy
• Prepare and regenerate patient meals, maintaining food safety records
• Ready the patient area for meal service, then clear and wash crockery and cutlery
• Damp dust fixtures, fittings and internal glass
• Clean soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring, and change and rehang curtains as needed
• Maintain cleaning material stocks on wards and in admin areas
• Maintain linen stocks and launder in line with policy
• Inspect electrical cleaning equipment daily and report faults
• Report damage to the environment and furniture to the housekeeping supervisor or ward manager
• Carry out other housekeeping duties within the unit
• Work safely under Trust policies, codes of conduct, the Mental Health Act 1983 and related guidance

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake it

Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to clean to a high standard, working in a team or alone
• Good communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, with visa type and expiry date given in the application (sponsorship not available)

Nice to have

• Basic health and safety awareness
• Chemical and COSHH awareness
• Moving and handling training
• Previous experience in an NHS or care environment
• Food handling or hygiene experience
• Knowledge of NHS procedures
• Ability to demonstrate or knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• Wide range of training and promotion opportunities
• Regular supervision
• Active staff networks and diversity support