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 Chadwick Lodge as a Lead Housekeeper. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the Housekeeping team providing to service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour. You will have the opportunity to lead the housekeeping team in cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. As the Lead Housekeeper, you will be responsible for providing support, guidance and supervision, whilst monitoring the recruitment and performance reviews to ensure continuity of services and facilities. As part of being a Lead Housekeeper you will support the Senior Management Team in ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. You will have some autonomy in the role by setting up systems that work by arranging cleaning schedules and a staffing roster to support the service and your team. 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 As a Lead Housekeeper, you will be responsible for leading a team in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the facility, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms, and visitor areas. You will provide supervision, support, and guidance to the housekeeping team, monitor recruitment and performance, and ensure continuity of services. You will have autonomy in setting up effective cleaning schedules and a staffing roster. The role requires you to maintain dynamic and flexible work practices, order materials in line with budgets, manage stock levels, and follow Health and Safety regulations. C.O.S.H.H Training, Cleaning Industry Standards, and knowledge of Health and Safety are required.
About us Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and provides a network of over 80 services in England and Wales, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare operates globally across 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees, offering a unique approach to healthcare delivery. Elysium supports career development, offering comprehensive benefits to its employees to help maintain their wellbeing, professional growth, and future security. It is committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users, requiring a DBS check for all candidates.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 Chadwick Lodge as a Lead Housekeeper.
Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the Housekeeping team providing to service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.
You will have the opportunity to lead the housekeeping team in cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. As the Lead Housekeeper, you will be responsible for providing support, guidance and supervision, whilst monitoring the recruitment and performance reviews to ensure continuity of services and facilities.
As part of being a Lead Housekeeper you will support the Senior Management Team in ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. You will have some autonomy in the role by setting up systems that work by arranging cleaning schedules and a staffing roster to support the service and your team.
There’s 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.
As a Lead Housekeeper you will be:
Cleaning designated areas to the highest possible standard Reviewing implemented schedules to meet the needs of the independent wards and hospital wide. Dynamic and flexible within the role and to meet the needs of the business, and to support in continuous regulatory changes to maintain safety and infection control measures. Ordering materials and equipment in line with monthly budgets from designated suppliers Following Infection Control guidance and compete the local Infection Control audit. Using all chemical and machinery in line with Departmental Procedures, Health and Safety Regulations and Manufacturer’s Instructions Effectively managing stock levels and replenish janitorial products. Operating a documented housekeeping programme that is auditable. To be successful in this role, you will need:
C.O.S.H.H Training Cleaning Industry Standards Knowledge of Health and Safety 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: Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.
The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital’s consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users.
Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible
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 £26,000 to £26,500 DOE 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 limited parking space of 6 and one free meal 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
C.O.S.H.H Training, Cleaning Industry Standards, Knowledge of Health and Safety, Previous experience in a similar 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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)