Part-Time Housekeeper at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Job Summary

There is 1 vacancy available for 30 hours per week, working 4 shifts on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.

As part of the Facilities Team in Housekeeping and Domestic Services, the Housekeeper will carry out catering and cleaning duties based at The Poplars, Hemsworth. The role reports to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager and requires flexibility in duties.

All Trust employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Note: The role does not currently meet UK Visas and Immigration sponsorship requirements; only UK applicants are eligible.

• Location: Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Salary: £24,465 per year
• Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Contract: Permanent
• Band: Band 2 (Agenda for Change)
• Closing Date: 01 August 2025
• Reference: C9378-QA01376

Main Duties

• Clean all areas to meet National Standards of Cleanliness, including signing off completed work sheets.

• Serve food and complete relevant paperwork, including food temperature checks.

• Prepare small amounts of food from the freezer.

• Work effectively within a team and prioritise workload.

About the Trust

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is a specialist NHS Foundation Trust delivering community, mental health, and learning disability services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. It also provides low and medium secure services and leads the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

The Trust’s mission is to help people reach their potential and live well by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. Employing over 4,500 staff, it is accountable to approximately 14,300 local members, including staff.

The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all protected characteristic groups. It is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Job Description

The Housekeeper will provide a high standard of catering and housekeeping duties in a mental health inpatient environment, following national standards of cleanliness, infection control, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver full meal and snack service to ward service users.

• Receive and store food according to Trust policies.

• Prepare, pack, and serve menu items in line with food safety (HACCP) and health & safety procedures.

• Wash all tableware and maintain cleanliness of the catering department.

• Communicate with nursing, catering, and dietitian teams regarding special diets, allergies, and care plans.

• Record food storage and regeneration details accurately.

• Ensure menus are properly displayed for meal times.

For full details, see attached job description.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

• Satisfactory sickness record over the last 2 years (considering fairness and equality).

Skills & Knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with service users, colleagues, and visitors.

• Ability to work without close supervision, prioritise tasks, and use initiative.

• Positive, flexible attitude.

• Basic Health & Safety awareness (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• Smart appearance.

• Team player.

• Adaptable to changing work patterns and environments.

• Caring and friendly attitude.

• Commitment to high standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willingness to complete within 12 months, training available).

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

• Previous experience in a demanding work environment.

• Desirable: Experience in industrial cleaning/catering and customer care or patient-focused roles.

Training

Commitment to relevant training aligned with the job role.

Additional Notes

• The Trust discourages overreliance on AI-generated content in application forms; applicants should disclose if AI was used.

• The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if necessary.

How to Apply

To apply and learn more, visit the official website: [Click here to apply]