Housekeeper

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Wellesley Hospital as a Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for men and women with mental health problems where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. 

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services. 

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Housekeeper you will be: 

Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.

An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.

Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.

Helping create a positive culture.

Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.

Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment

Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done

Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively

Be a good communicator

Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness

Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 75 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health problems.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, Cygnet Healthcare and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get:

Annual salary of £23,692.50

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.

Pension contribution to secure your future.

Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure