Housekeeping / Cleaning Assistant
- Essex

Salary:
£26,103 including £1250 Essex Allowance

Location:
Basildon, Essex Full Time 37.5 hours per week St Andrew’s is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives. With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrew’s today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come. St Andrew’s has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults. Housekeeping Assistants We are looking for reliable and compassionate Housekeeping Assistants to join our team within St Andrew’s Healthcare Essex. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. Working in a healthcare setting requires attention to detail, respect for confidentially and an understanding of the importance of hygiene in supporting patient wellbeing but also clear communication, professionalism when interacting with others.

Key Responsibilities
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• Carry out cleaning duties across wards, offices, communal areas, and clinical spaces




• Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards in line with infection control procedures
• Safely use cleaning equipment and chemicals as instructed
• Dispose of waste appropriately including clinical waste required
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels and sanitiser
• Work respectfully around patients, being mindful of their privacy and needs

Requirements:
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• Previous cleaning experience (healthcare experience desirable but not essential)
• Good understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as communicate clearly and effectively
• BICSc NVQ in Cleaning and Hospitality and Food Hygiene level 1 qualifications would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given Applications are welcome from well-motivated individuals, who are flexible, able to demonstrate initiative and who possess excellent communication skills. Rewards

We offer
an excellent advantages package Free parking; Paid DBS application. Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

📌 Housekeeping Assistant (Essex)
🏢 St Andrew's Healthcare
📍 Essex