Housekeeper

We are looking for a housekeeper to join our brand new 12 bed eating disorder service supporting young adults between the ages of 18 - 25 years old at Middlewood Clinic in Midhurst, West Sussex due to open early 2024!

Delivering a comprehensive housekeeping service together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient and service needs.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the team and will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the unit and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the clinic including clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Making sure all documentation relating to any housekeeping roles is completed and correct.
• Providing and maintaining a good level of cleanliness for the unit.
• Being aware of and adhering to HCAI Code of Practice and IPC principles.
• Taking reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and all other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Following Health and Safety, Fire and COSHH regulations that pertain to the safety of the unit and its patients.
• Ensure all cleaning products are appropriately stored at all times.
• To ensure that there are adequate supplies linen available liaising with Contractors as required.

To be a Successful Housekeeper you will need:

• A good knowledge of customer care.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices & infection control regulations.
• Experience in cleaning / housekeeping.
• Ability to work on own or part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service.
• Basic literary and IT skills.

What you will get:

• A salary of £23,200 including £1200 location allowance
• The equivalent of 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off
• Free meals
• £1200 location allowance
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and adoption package

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.