Housekeeper

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our housekeeping team. Francis Willis Unit - The Francis Willis Unit is a 24-hour, 15-bed, all-male, low-secure inpatient unit. This Unit treats men with a mental illness who present with challenging and high risk behaviour. Placement in this secure environment is for their own and others' protection.

You will be part of a team who work closely with your colleagues to ensure that service users are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The role will include various cleaning duties.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. NVQ in support services and basic food hygiene certificates are desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience working within a hospital/caring environment would be preferable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work shifts which include weekends.

For further information on the role, please contact Ben Charlton via email at [email protected]

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.

Job responsibilities

Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

• Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment
• Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules
• Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate
• Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies
• Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass
• Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required
• Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary
• Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.
• Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.
• Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.
• Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.
• Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.
• Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety Awareness
• Chemical/CoSHH awareness
• Moving & Handling Training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

Desirable

• Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
• Food handling/hygiene experience.