About this role
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 Jacobs Neurological centre as a Bank Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the staff bank at a service for those who have long term neurological 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.
As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £13.11 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be pa
Main duties of the job
Join the team at Jacobs Neurological centre as a Bank Housekeeper if you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for vulnerable people. Responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, you will work closely with the maintenance team to ensure high standard cleaning services. Enjoy flexible shifts at an hourly rate of £13.11, including a pay uplift, with weekly pay. Receive necessary training to make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Maintain security standards, be a team player, uphold excellent phone etiquette, and establish good working relationships. Attend mandatory training annually.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering care across more than 80 services in England and Wales. With a mission to provide high-quality care for individuals with mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education needs, Elysium Healthcare offers extensive opportunities for career growth and movement. It is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment. As part of a global network that spans 10 countries, Elysium Healthcare fosters a culture of safety, wellbeing, and support, ensuring each employee contributes to safeguarding 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.
As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £13.11 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay.
enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.
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.
As a Housekeeper you will be
- Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
- To be 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.
- Establish and maintain 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:
- 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
Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.
The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs.
What you will get
- Hourly rate of £13.11 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
- Two-week paid induction
- Free meals and parking
- Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
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 within a similar environment, enjoying cleaning, prioritising duties effectively, good communicator, attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness, ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
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
Hertfordshire
CM21 0HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)