Housekeeper

NHS

  • Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
  • £24,625-25,674 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Previous applicants need not applyAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the dementia unit at Dane Garth for the position of housekeeper. This new role will support the clinical team to ensure the smooth running of the ward.Your primary responsibility will be for the co-ordination of all patient and staff facilities with the ward environment, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact us using the details provided.Main duties of the jobWithin this role you will also be responsible for -o To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and staff.o To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards; ensuring bed areas are cleaned following the discharge of a patient, soap dispensers etc are replenished, hygiene standards of the kitchen area and maintain the general tidiness of the ward environment.o To undertake regular monitoring of current and outstanding estates issueso Ensure linen supplies are maintained and liaise with laundry serviceso Ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals and beverages at regular intervalso Serve and assist with the serving of mealso Serve drinks to patientsAbout usLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FTPlease be aware the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, you are required to declare this on your application form. AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential when submitting an application form to convey your skills, knowledge, and experiences effectivelyDetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number351-BAY804-EB-AJob locationsDova Unit, Dane GarthBarrow-in-FurnessLA14 4LFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE standard (grades A-C) or equivalent
  • Working towards NVQ Level 3 in related subject ( to be achieved within 1 year of appointment) or equivalent level of experience
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understand the demands of the ward environment.
  • Knowledge of the working practices of the ward area.
  • Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team
  • Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines
  • Experience of a busy ward environment
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to GCSE standard (grades A-C) or equivalent
  • Working towards NVQ Level 3 in related subject ( to be achieved within 1 year of appointment) or equivalent level of experience
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understand the demands of the ward environment.
  • Knowledge of the working practices of the ward area.
  • Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team
  • Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines
  • Experience of a busy ward environment

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