Housekeeper

Job summary

Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust. Ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

We require a friendly, positive thinking, organised and motivated individuals to work as a Housekeeper within the Trusts Hotel Services Team.

The post holder will be based at the Acley Centre, Newton Aycliffe and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 4pm - 6:45pm Monday to Friday. You should be highly motivated and reliable.

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 setting is essential. 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-EF-077-26-A

Job locations

Acley Centre

Carers Way, Burn Road

Newton Aycliffe

DL5 4SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates will complete a 5-day induction programme, location will be agreed prior to start date.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

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 . 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 (within agreed timescale)