Housekeeper(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Join a Team That Supports Recovery and Wellbeing

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a reliable and compassionate Housekeeper to join its Hotel Services Team at Eastfield Clinic in North Yorkshire.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments while supporting patients receiving mental health and learning disability services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will help create a positive atmosphere that contributes directly to patient wellbeing and recovery.

The successful candidate will work flexible shifts between 7:00am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for additional hours when required.

About the Role

As a Housekeeper within the Trust’s Hotel Services Team, you will provide a combination of cleaning, catering, and support services across patient, staff, and communal areas.

The role involves maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service in a healthcare environment where attention to detail and empathy are essential.

Main Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Cleaning patient rooms, offices, communal areas, and clinical spaces
  Carrying out deep cleaning procedures in line with NHS cleanliness standards
  Using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and effectively
  Operating motorised cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and carpet cleaners
  Supporting food preparation and serving duties
  Cleaning kitchen equipment and regeneration ovens
  Assisting with laundry, washing, and ironing tasks
  Following infection prevention, COSHH, and health & safety procedures
  Working professionally with patients, visitors, and healthcare teams

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualification

• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping or willingness to work towards completion

Essential Experience & Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment
  Previous general cleaning experience
  Experience working or volunteering in mental health or learning disability settings
  Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations
  Understanding of confidentiality and professional standards
  Strong communication and organisational skills
  Ability to follow procedures and work independently
  Attention to detail and ability to maintain high cleaning standards

Desirable Experience

• Hospital or healthcare cleaning experience
  Knowledge of NHS National Standards of Cleanliness
  Understanding of PLACE assessments
  Experience using kitchen and catering equipment

Important Sponsorship Information

Although the Trust welcomes applications from overseas candidates, this specific role does not meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom before appointment.

Useful official guidance links:

• UK Right to Work Guidance
  UK Skilled Worker Visa Information
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Guidance
  Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants
  NHS Careers – Support Services Roles

Why Work for TEWV NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services across North Yorkshire, York, County Durham, Darlington, and Teesside.

Employees benefit from:

• NHS pension scheme
  Supportive team environment
  Ongoing training and development opportunities
  Structured induction programme
  Flexible working opportunities
  A values-led organisation focused on compassionate care

Living & Working in North Yorkshire

Eastfield and the wider North Yorkshire region offer an excellent quality of life with access to coastal scenery, countryside, and vibrant local communities.

Benefits of the area include:

• Affordable living costs compared to larger UK cities
  Access to outdoor activities and nature
  Good transport links across Yorkshire
  Friendly community atmosphere
  Balanced work and lifestyle opportunities