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Housekeeper

Cygnet Health Care

Derby, DE24 8WZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.15

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

We are recruiting for a full-time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Hospital Derby. In this role, you'll help us maintain a safe, clean...

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are recruiting for a full-time Housekeeper to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Hospital Derby. In this role, you'll help us maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for the individuals in our care.

You will work 40 hours a week, working 5 days on a rota basis Monday to Sunday 7am 3.30pm.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing friendly, effective cleaning service with a positive attitude.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

  • Provide a cleaning and general housekeeping service
  • Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
  • Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
  • Replenish stock & ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
  • Employ safe working practices and adhere to health & safety procedures
  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

  • Experienced in housekeeping or domestic work
  • Knowledgeable of COSHH
  • Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
  • A good communicator

  • £13.15 ph increasing to £13.45 ph at 3 months & £13.70 ph at 18 months
  • Expert supervision & support
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to work scheme

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation

General Requirements

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

29 September 2026

Last checked

1 October 2026

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Cygnet Health Care

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