About this role
Job summary
About the RoleWe are seeking a reliable and motivated Housekeeper to join our team on Hyndburn Ward at Whalley. This is an important role supporting both staff and patients by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that promotes recovery and wellbeing.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the day-to-day running of the ward, helping maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward, including patient areas, communal spaces, and staff areas- Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times- Order, monitor, and restock supplies such as cleaning materials, linen, and ward essentials- Assist in creating a comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients- Report maintenance issues and safety concerns promptly- Work collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff to support ward operations
About You- Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience (preferably in a healthcare setting)- Understanding of hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control standards- Good communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Organised, reliable, and proactive approach to work- A compassionate and respectful attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health difficulties
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE standard (grades A-C) or equivalent Working towards NVQ Level 3 in related subject ( to be achieved within 1 year of appointment) or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge Essential
Understand the demands of the ward environment Knowledge of the working practices of the ward area. Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of planning and organising daily activities across a variety of disciplines. Experience of a busy ward environment.
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Woodview - Maplewood ward
Whalley
BB7 9YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)