Housekeeper(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This part-time Housekeeper role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to patient wellbeing by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment. Working within the Hotel Services team, you will support both cleaning and basic catering tasks across patient, office, and shared areas.

The role is especially meaningful as you will be supporting individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities—where a well-maintained environment plays an important role in recovery and comfort.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Housekeeper, you will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas
  Support food preparation and service where required
  Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively
  Follow hygiene, safety, and infection control procedures
  Interact respectfully and compassionately with patients and visitors
  Promote a positive and inclusive environment for all service users
  Assist in maintaining quality standards and continuous improvement

You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a wider team, adapting to changing priorities when needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)
  Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy skills
  IT skills (Level 2 or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping (or willingness to work towards it)

Essential Experience

• Experience in general cleaning duties
  Familiarity with cleaning equipment and chemicals
  Experience working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disability setting

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
  Catering or food service experience

Knowledge & Understanding

You should have:

• Awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
  Understanding of cleanliness standards in healthcare
  Knowledge of deep-cleaning processes
  Awareness of PLACE standards (Patient-Led Assessments)
  Understanding of confidentiality and patient dignity

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail
  Ability to follow instructions and procedures
  Good communication skills
  Time management and organisation
  Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible
  Safe use of cleaning and catering equipment
  Empathy and professionalism when working with vulnerable individuals

Flexibility & Working Style

This role requires someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual
  Flexible to cover additional hours if required
  Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  Committed to maintaining high service standards

Important Information

• You must have the Right to Work in the UK
  This role does not meet eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
  A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required
  Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates

Useful government resources:

• Right to work in the UK
  UK Visas and Immigration
  Skilled Worker visa guidance
  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
  Health and Safety (COSHH guidance)

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across multiple regions in the North of England. The Trust is committed to delivering compassionate, inclusive, and high-quality care while supporting staff development and wellbeing.

Why This Role Matters

A clean and supportive environment is essential for recovery. In this role, your contribution will directly impact patient experience and care quality—making it a valuable and rewarding position within the healthcare system.