Housekeeper
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal...
We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Housekeeper for 15.5 hours per week within the Trusts Hotel Services Team.
The postholder will be based at Auckland Park Hospital and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 7am-6pm including weekends.
You should be highly motivated, reliable, and flexible also willing to work at short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.
Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion to providing high standards of customer service.
Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities is desirable. Also the ability to provide a positive approach and image, when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust.
Candidates must possess Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or work towards successful completion in an agreed timescale.
Essential are; Numeracy, Literacy and IT level 2. (Equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C in old GCSE grading system).
NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary to the position within agreed timescales.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Qualifications
Essential
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- ITQ Level 2
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping
Experience
Essential
- Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
- Experience in general cleaning duties
- Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
Desirable
- Experience cleaning in a hospital environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
- Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
- Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
- Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
- Good understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Able to follow protocols and instructions
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
- Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Breakaway techniques
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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