Job Description

30 Hours Per Week
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Kirklees Rehab & Recovery Service at Enfield Down Hospital in Honley.
We currently have 2 x 30hours per week Vacancies available for hard-working and enthusiastic individuals that are interested in delivering quality household maintenance and upkeep within the inpatient setting.
We are looking to recruit a Housekeeper to provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. Duties will be carried out in line with the National standards of cleanliness and having due regard to Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations.
The post will involve manual handling duties, dexterity whist using floor equipment, stretching, bending, lifting light weight, pushing and pulling equipment.
All members of hospital staff are required to respect the confidentiality of matters relating to patients, and report any adverse incidents to their Line Manager.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the team, responsible for the coordination of all Hotel Services within the Ward area and work as part of the multi-professional team, to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role include catering responsibilities, cleaning, ordering of stores, minor maintenance of equipment and re-stocking of areas together with other specified tasks as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor. The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors, support services, monitor quality standards, report deficiencies, and take appropriate action.
The post holder will ensure that the Ward is always safe and tidy, there must be a high standard of cleanliness maintained e.g. remove clutter, keep area tidy. revised by the supervisor or Ward Manager or in their absence, the senior nurse in charge of the department and accountable to the Ward Manager. Regular contact to be maintained with the supervisor and access at all times throughout working hours.
Successful candidates will assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the Ward area as appropriate. As well as monitoring and co-ordinating other adhoc maintenance. Liaising with Estates Helpdesk as required for other services.
For further information, please see attached documentation.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK2226A
Job locations
Enfield Down
Station Road
Holmfirth
HD9 6LL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service
Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy
To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.
To prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.
To store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements
To launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.
Support Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users and nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain good working relationships and clear areas of communications with ward staff and service users whilst delivering the core duties of a housekeeping service
Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in accordance with Trust policy
To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards. Provide and prepare ad hoc meals when requested by service user, liaising with named nurse to ensure care plans are followed.
To prepare for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the Clinical or Facilities Service Manager.
Remove and store dirty linen to appropriate storage area with due care and attention to moving and handling techniques.
To store linen personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient stocks are available at all times to meet service user requirements
To launder bed linen within the unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.
Support Service users in guiding them to use laundry equipment when required.
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering, dieticians and facilities) to ensure service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements and care plans.
Liaise and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu changes with service users and nursing staff.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Training.
Essential

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role

Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
• Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
• Positive can do attitude

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety awareness

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Smart appearance
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
• Caring, friendly attitude.
• Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
• Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
• Basic literacy and numeric skills

Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Training.
Essential

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role

Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
• Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
• Positive can do attitude

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety awareness

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Smart appearance
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
• Caring, friendly attitude.
• Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
• Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
• Basic literacy and numeric skills