Housekeeping Services Assistant

Hacw; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare trust in Redditch is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to provide cleaning services aligned with NHS standards. The role offers 15 hours of work per week and includes duties like general cleaning in a variety of healthcare settings. Candidates should have previous cleaning experience and good communication skills in English. This position comes with numerous benefits, including NHS pensions and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in an employed capacity.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to work across sites and adapt to different cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive cleaning service to meet NHS standards.
• Complete general cleaning tasks across various healthcare settings.
• Follow schedules and procedures for housekeeping duties.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Clear communication in English

Willingness to adapt

Education

Foundation Food Hygiene

NVQ level 1 in Cleaning

Job description

Overview

We currently have a permanent part-time housekeeping vacancy at Orchard Place working 15 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 17:00-20:00 and Friday 16:30-19:30). We offer full training to ensure you can succeed in this role and the opportunity to contribute to patient and staff experience through the provision of a housekeeping service within a busy environment.

We pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process, working alongside clinical teams to ensure the cleanliness of the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts cleaning plan.

Main duties

Deliver a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service to meet NHS standards of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules and procedures. Work across local community hospitals, inpatient settings, health centres, clinics, theatres, and administration areas. Relay information that may impact other clinical/non-clinical services. The role provides variety as no two days are the same.

Benefits and support include full training and guidance, flexibility, and opportunities for progression within the NHS.

Responsibilities

General cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, offices, etc.), and specialised cleaning processes including use of machines. Tasks may be tailored to the needs of a specific service and patient care considerations.

About Us

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust delivers community hospitals and health services across Worcestershire, with mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We offer flexible working options for work-life balance and a range of development, wellbeing, and support opportunities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Seasonal incentive schemes and other wellbeing initiatives may apply. Application is considered in adherence to Working Time Regulations and interview discussions. You must have current right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience in an employed capacity
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to work across sites and adapt to different cleaning duties

Desirable

• Foundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health & Safety
• NVQ level 1 in Cleaning

Qualifications

• No specific qualification specified; relevant qualifications and/or practical experience considered
• Original certificates may be requested at point of offer

Details

Job location: Orchard Place, Orchard Street, Redditch, B98 7DP

Job reference: C9798-1661 | Band 2 | Permanent | Part-time

Salary: £24,465 per year pro rata (£12.51 per hour)

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required in line with policy. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.