Housekeeper @ Elysium Healthcare

Job summary

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 Potters Bar Clinic as a Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at a service for young people with mental health conditions 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 youll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

Youll 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. Theres 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.

Main duties of the job

• Join the housekeeping team at Potters Bar Clinic, a service for young people with mental health conditions.
• As a Housekeeper, you'll clean all service areas including wards, offices, bedrooms, and visitor spaces.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to deliver high-standard cleaning services, ensuring all areas remain spotless.
• You'll receive necessary training to start and become part of a dedicated team making a positive impact.
• A flexible full-time position of 37.5 hours a week is available with shifts spanning 5 days including weekends.
• Key responsibilities include maintaining security standards, good working relationships, and meeting the hospital's policies.
• Prior experience in a similar environment, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are required.
• Join us and be part of changing lives for the better.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. The organisation is specialized in providing care for Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. With a focus on career growth and movement, Elysium offers a supportive environment for professional advancement. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a global network that spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. They follow safer recruitment policies and are committed to being a Disability Confident employer, promoting inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff members are encouraged to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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.
• This is a full time position of 37.5 hours a week. The shift pattern includes working 5 days a week with a combination of week days and weekends. 6am-2pm. Flexibility available.

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: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

Potters Bar Clinic comprises two acute mental health wards for adult men and women, and two CAMHS Tier 4 low secure wards for young people aged 13-18.

Located in a residential area, Potters Bar Clinic is only a one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and parking

About your next employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning in a similar environment and satisfaction with cleaning duties. Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, communicate well, and maintain high cleanliness standards. Attention to detail and the ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Potters Bar

EN6 2SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)