Housekeeper

Overview

If you have a keen eye for detail and are passionate about maintaining a safe, hygienic environment for vulnerable individuals, consider joining the dedicated housekeeping team at Wellesley Hospital.

You will play a vital role in cleaning all parts of the mental health service facility including wards, offices, bedrooms, and visitor areas. Collaborating closely with the maintenance team, your goal will be to ensure impeccable cleanliness standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhering to hospital security protocols and policies to uphold safety.
• Actively participating in daily operations as a valued team member.
• Delivering professional telephone etiquette and greeting visitors courteously.
• Building and sustaining positive relationships with colleagues, visitors, and service users.
• Contributing to fostering a constructive workplace culture.
• Performing additional relevant duties as assigned.
• Attending all mandatory and statutory training annually as required.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in cleaning, preferably within similar healthcare or institutional settings.
• Enjoyment and pride in achieving high-quality cleaning results.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills to manage tasks effectively.
• Good communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and dedication to maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

Work Location

This role is based at Wellesley Hospital located at Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF. The hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed mental health facility serving adults with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and autism. It operates in partnership with multiple NHS trusts to deliver outstanding patient care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of £25,564.50.
• 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays plus an additional day off on your birthday, with an option to purchase extra leave.
• Opportunities for career growth and access to various training programs.
• Membership to the Ely-Vate Rewards & Benefits platform offering discounts and wellbeing resources.
• Supportive wellbeing initiatives to help maintain work-life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Stream service for instant wage access and financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP access and second medical opinion services.
• Enhanced maternity benefits.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Free meals and onsite/local free parking.

About the Employer

You will join Elysium Healthcare, a stable and agile organization with over 8,000 staff members and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, specializing in mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, promoting inclusive and accessible hiring. All employees are responsible for safeguarding the welfare of service users and will undergo DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.