Job summary
- Main area
- Adult Inpatient
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 311-S643-25
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norbury Ward
- Town
- Stockport
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Housekeeper - Norbury Ward
NHS AfC: Band 2
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the acute services in Stockport for a band 2 Housekeeper. Norbury Ward is a 23 bed in-patient ward situated within Stepping Hill Hospital. The ward cares for females between the ages of 18 - 65 who are experiencing acute mental health problems. This is a vital role to support the smooth functioning of the ward and you will be part of a thriving team which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the ward team you will be involved in a range of housekeeping duties, working in close liaison with the ward manager, in order to ensure that key tasks are effectively managed. This is a key role on the ward and we are looking for a motivated individual to become part of our thriving team.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Post:
You will be engaged in a variety of duties to support the nursing staff. The following lists some of your duties. (This list is not exclusive).
1. Infection control duties in collaboration with nursing staff.
2. Health and Safety.
3. Monitor the ward environment and liaise with the Ward Manager and Estates.
4. Serving Patient meals.
5. Implementing audit actions.
6. Ordering stock and stock rotation.
7. Making beds or assisting patients to make their beds and keep their rooms clean and tidy.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Educ, Quals & Exp
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education
- Knowledge of cleanliness standards
- Basic health and safety awareness
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working on an acute mental health ward, or previous experience working in a domestic or housekeeping role, or previous experience working as a nursing assistant.
- Monitoring and maintaining stock ordering systems
skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
- Effective decision making skills
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to quickly adapt the requirements of the job according to the needs of the ward environment
Desirable criteria
- Basic IT skills
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Hollins
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 5718
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