Housekeeper
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 Middlewood Clinic as a Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for men and women with eating disorder 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. Youll 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. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and op
Main duties of the job
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 Middlewood Clinic as a Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for men and women with eating disorders 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. Youll 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. You will also become part of a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth through various courses on offer.
About us
Elysium Healthcare has 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 areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education, Elysium provides diverse opportunities for career growth and movement within the organisation. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network extending across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment and inclusive and accessible practices, serving as a Disability Confident employer, ensuring that the welfare of service users is promoted and safeguarded across all positions.
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 Middlewood Clinic as a Housekeeper.
You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for men and women with eating disorder 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.
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. There's also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
The shift pattern for this role is 8am-4pm rotation covering 5days a week including some weekends and 2days off. 37.5 hours per week.
As a Housekeeper you will be:
- Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
- An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
- Establishing and maintaining 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 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: Little Ashfield, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9JP
Middlewood Clinic provide care and treatment for men and women who have an eating disorder including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and atypical eating disorders. Our approach will be to restore a healthy body weight and address psychological problems during treatment.
The Clinic has 12 comfortable ensuite bedrooms and a variety of communal and recreational spaces including lounge areas, a light and airy dining room, activities room, visitors room, therapy rooms, therapy kitchen area and a lovely cottage style garden.
What You'll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £25,058
- A £1,200 location allowance
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free meals
Elysium Health care has 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
- Experience of cleaning in a similar environment; attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness; good communication skills.
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
Midhurst, West Sussex
GU29 9JP
United Kingdom
