Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Housekeeper to join our team on Maple Ward, our Rehab and Forensic Step-down Ward. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the ward, helping to create a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for our patients and staff.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience by supporting both our clinical and domestic teams. You will help ensure the ward is well-stocked, well-maintained and operating efficiently, allowing nursing staff to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. You will support our patients on their rehab pathway, assisting them with laundry, keeping bedrooms clean and tidy etc.  while encouraging them to develop their independence. 

This post is part time 26.25 hours per week.

The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Main duties of the job

• Manage clinical, housekeeping and patient supplies including checks, ordering and organising in line with the ward budget. Liaise with suppliers and obtain quotes, purchase orders etc.
• Reporting maintenance issues and proactively follow them up to resolution.
• Assist in maintaining cleaning standards on the Ward, including specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings and check all jobs on the cleaning checklist are completed.
• Support compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
• Assist with laundry and help to maintain patient bedrooms and communal areas.
• Support patients at mealtimes and helping ensure they have what they need throughout the day.
• Identifying and resolving day-to-day issues that affect the ward environment and patient experience.
• Support with any ad hoc demands identified by the Ward Manager

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. 

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.