Housekeeper

Manpower; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a part-time Housekeeper for a mental health unit in Bridgend, UK. The role includes preparing meals and maintaining cleanliness, requiring a confident cook with hygiene knowledge. Ideal candidates will have a caring demeanor and must obtain a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a DBS check. The position offers 20 hours per week on an alternating rota and a competitive hourly rate, along with various benefits including weekly pay and training.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

28 days annual leave

Training

Auto enrolment into NEST Pension Scheme

Employee Recognition and Award Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a confident cook comfortable preparing meals.
• Understanding high hygiene standards is essential.
• Experience in commercial cleaning is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients.
• Maintain cleanliness across the unit.
• Clean patient and staff areas.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Understanding cleanliness and hygiene standards

Commercial cleaning experience

Caring and respectful demeanor

Confidentiality understanding

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate

Standard DBS check

Job description

Overview

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Housekeeper within a mental health unit.

Location: Bridgend (due to its location you must have your own transport).

Job type: Part time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shifts: Alternating 9.30 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Rota: 3 week rota working 5 shifts of 4 hours per week with a long weekend every third week

Hourly rate: £12.70 weekdays | £17.91 Saturdays & Nights | £23.24 Sundays & Bank Holidays

This is a dual role combining both catering and cleaning duties. You will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming setting for patients and staff, as well as preparing simple, home cooked style meals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals for patients
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the unit
• Cleaning patient areas, communal spaces and staff areas
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the team with general housekeeping tasks as required

Qualifications

• A confident cook who is comfortable preparing meals from scratch (essential)
• A good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Some experience of commercial cleaning would be advantageous but not essential as full training is provided
• A caring and respectful manner suitable for a secure mental health setting
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate (Manpower can support with this)
• Standard DBS check (Manpower pay for the cost of the check)
• Satisfactory references

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• 28 days annual leave
• Training
• Auto enrolment into NEST Pension Scheme
• Enrolment into Employee Recognition and Award Scheme

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.