Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation

Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 01 February 2026

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Domestic Housekeeper - Accommodation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness in specific area as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas will include all communal areas, residents rooms, vacates, family accommodation, on call accommodation.

The post is part of a team working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.

Ensure duties identified on the cleaning schedule are completed. (Ovens, Hobs, Microwaves, Kettles, Toasters, Fridge/freezers).

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

Comply with C.O.S.H.H regulations.

Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

To comply with Directives on Fire Regulations.

Vacate cleans which includes rooms, family accommodation and communal areas as per designated vacate form.

Mirrors and internal glazing including partitions.

Vacuuming/sweeping/mopping/scrubbing/carpet machine of all floor types.

Dusting high/low ledges and surfaces.

Dispensers i.e. soap, hand towels.

Waste bins - emptying and cleaning.

Remove and replace curtains as required.

Bathroom, Bath, showers, sinks and toilets.

Replenishment of soap, hand towels, toilet rolls and sanitizer.

Change and make beds.

Deliver Post.

Monthly test of smoke/carbon monoxide alarms as and when requested.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

• Previous experience carrying out cleaning duties within an organisation
• Advantageous previous cleaning experience within hotel services

• Understanding of COSHH and H&S

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)