Housekeeper - Band 2, Barnsley

Position Details

Reference number: C9378‑QA01474

Salary: £25,271.98 a year pro rata (Band 2)

Contract: Permanent, Part‑time, Flexible working

Job location: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD, United Kingdom

Job Summary

20 hours per week. Four 5‑hour shifts over 7 days, including bank holidays, with the following shift patterns:

• 8:00 am – 1:30 pm (Early Shift)
• 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Middle Shift)
• 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Late Shift)

The postholder will maintain high standards of cleanliness and provide catering services across the Kendray site. The role requires passion for patient care and flexibility in duties.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet UK Visas and Immigration minimum requirements for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove right to work in the UK or alternative visa routes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleaning in line with National Standards across all hospital areas.
• Complete relevant paperwork including cleaning schedules, flushing sheets, and food temperature checks.
• Maintain health and safety standards and adequate stock supplies on wards.
• Communicate with service users about meal selections and serve meals.
• Ensure staff are aware of flu vaccination requirements.

Catering Duties

• Provide a full meal and snack service, including receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food items according to Trust policies.
• Adhere to HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety policies.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams for special diets and dietitian requirements.
• Maintain accurate food storage records and meal timing.
• Prepare and display menus for meal times.

Housekeeping Duties

• Maintain adequate supplies, monitor stock levels, order items, and store safely.
• Prepare bedrooms for admissions and support service users with laundry equipment.
• Report defects, infestations, and arrange removal following Trust waste disposal policies.
• Conduct routine environmental checks and audits.
• Spot‑clean throughout the ward as required.

Qualifications, Training & Personal Attributes

• Essential: Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to obtain within 12 months); basic literacy and numeric skills; commitment to relevant training.
• Essential: Smart appearance; ability to work as part of a team; flexible approach to working patterns, change, and unpredictable environments; caring, friendly attitude; deliver high standards of work.
• Essential: Physical ability to carry out duties; satisfactory sickness record.
• Essential: Good interpersonal skills; work independently; prioritise and use initiative; positive “can‑do” attitude.
• Desirable: Basic Health & Safety awareness; previous industrial cleaning or catering experience; customer‑care or patient‑focused experience.

Legal and Policy Statements

The Trust commits to equality, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and environmental responsibility. All staff must comply with Trust policies and undertake required training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD, United Kingdom.

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