Housekeeper
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Thatcham, RG18 3ASView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in th...
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable ward environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Support infection prevention and control standards by monitoring cleanliness and liaising with domestic teams regarding routine, deep and enhanced cleaning requirements.
- Coordinate and support patient meal services.
- Maintain ward stocks, including stores, food and linen, ensuring supplies are available to meet patient needs.
- Ensure patient areas, equipment and ward environments are clean, tidy and well maintained, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns appropriately.
- Assist with collecting patient feedback and supporting a positive patient experience on the ward.
- Work flexibly to support the changing needs of the ward and service.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Education, qualifications or training
Essential: - English and Maths GCSE or equivalent; - Food Hygiene certificate/ willing to undertake; - Infection control training/ willing to undertake
Desirable: - NVQ or Apprentice training relevant to role
Previous Experience
Desirable: - Previous housekeeping experience; - Previous employment in care provision
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Desirable
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Computer Literate
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Customer service skills
Additional Requirements
Essential: - Flexible approach to assist with unit operational duties; - Reasonable level fitness (manual handling required); - Sensitive caring nature
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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