Bank Housekeeper

NHS
Full Time
Catford
13.11 an hour
Posted Yesterday

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Job Description

Job summary

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 Bromley Road Hospital 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 youll 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 £13.11 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicat

Main duties of the job

The job is for a Bank Housekeeper at Elysium Healthcare, located in Bromley Road Hospital, Catford. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the hospital, including wards, office spaces, and visitor areas, while adhering to the hospital's security standards and policies. The housekeeper will be part of a team at a service designed for individuals with long-term neurological conditions and will work closely with the maintenance team. Key responsibilities include maintaining hospital security standards, engaging actively as a team member, greeting visitors professionally, and participating in mandatory training. Additionally, the role offers flexible working hours with a pay rate of £13.11 per hour, which includes a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift. Benefits include a two-week paid induction, free meals, free parking, and wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work-life balance.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is the employer, boasting a network of over 80 services across England and Wales and employing over 8,000 people. Elysium Healthcare specializes in various sectors, such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As a part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium has a global presence in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. The company is known for its unique approach to care delivery and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, adhering to safer recruitment practices for all appointments. The organization emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the welfare of service users, with all candidates subject to a DBS disclosure to ensure the safety and security of individuals in their care.

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 Bromley Road Hospital 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 £13.11 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: 84-86 Bromley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2UR

You will work at Bromley Road, a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues, complex needs and complicated addiction problems. People in your care may include those who have a forensic history and those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive support and risk reduction strategies, as well as providing opportunities for social inclusion and building skills for independent living.

The team at Bromley Road work alongside service users, supporting them in their therapy programmes, building coping strategies and increasing their life skills. The aim at Bromley Road is to keep the length of stay to a minimum by planning discharge at the point of admission. Communication with families and valued support networks are encouraged by an experienced and values led staff team.

What you will get:

Hourly rate of £13.11 (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:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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, candidates should have previous experience in a similar cleaning environment. They should enjoy cleaning and derive satisfaction from a job well done. Essential qualities include the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities effectively, excellent communication skills, good attention to detail, and high standards of cleanliness. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently. They will be required to attend mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as determined by Elysium Healthcare.

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.