Community Estates and Facilities Housekeeper Rye

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team at Rye Memorial Hospital. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in patient areas and collaborating with a team of housekeepers. Candidates should have basic food hygiene knowledge and experience in relevant fields. This position offers flexibility with full-time and part-time hours, alongside various development opportunities within the NHS.

Benefits

Staff development and training opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to Temporary Workforce Service

On-site parking

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cleaning protocols and hygiene standards.
• Experience in a customer service role is beneficial.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of patient areas and wards.
• Perform cleaning and waste handling according to NHS standards.
• Assist with linen and equipment management.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in food hygiene and catering

Good organisational skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Flexible and caring attitude

Education

Evidence of general education

NVQ Level 1 in relevant subject

Job description

Community Estates and Facilities Housekeeper Rye

NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area Housekeeping Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: pro rata Hours

Full time, Part time

37.5 hours per week (some weekend working)

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Location: Rye Memorial Hospital, Peasmarsh Road, Rye

Salary: £24,465 pro rata per annum (Yearly)

Job overview

We have a vacancy available in the Housekeeping Team at Rye Memorial Hospital.

Schedule:

• Week 1: 16:00-19:30 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: 16:00-19:30 on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Every other weekend, with weekend enhancements paid.

Main duties of the job

The role involves all types of housekeeping duties in a busy rehabilitation hospital environment and works as part of a team of 5 housekeepers.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of patient areas, wards and common spaces.
• Perform cleaning, disinfecting and waste handling according to NHS standards.
• Assist with linen and equipment management.
• Support infection control procedures.
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors to coordinate workloads.

Working for our organisation

Benefits:

• Staff development and training opportunities.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme with auto‑enrolment.
• Access to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• On‑site nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• On‑site parking available from £50 per year.

Qualifications and Experience

• Evidence of general education.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• NVQ Level 1 in relevant subject.
• Experience in food hygiene, catering background, customer service, cleaning.
• Completion of additional training as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Own initiative and flexible approach.
• Good organisational skills.
• Flexible and caring attitude.
• Ability to adapt quickly within departmental training programme.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Order 2020.

Application

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Melanie Loder
Job title: Community Estates and Facilities Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]