Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.
Willows Ward is an 18 bedded Stroke/Rehabilitation ward based at Evesham Community Hospital, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care Trust. You will be required to work 18 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward including treatment room/stock room/store rooms/day room/offices/ kitchen (including fridge and microwave), ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.
Responsible for ensuring the communal areas, day rooms & patient bays are kept clean, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.
Support the Ward Manager in helping to ensure the ward environment is safe and tidy including the removal of any hazards/clutter. Report any accidents or incidents as per Trust policy.
Prepare and serve hot/cold beverages at the scheduled times.
Prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (eg toast) as requested.
Serve patients meals, adhering to food hygiene regulations.
Be aware of increased nutritional needs. Ensure these needs are met by assisting patients to eat and drink, eg cutting up food, placing food within easy reach.
Liaise with patients and carers to ensure they have sufficient supply of clothing and toiletries.
Details
- Date posted: 27 October 2026
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 798-8397485
- Job locations: Willows Ward, Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, WR11 1JT, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Cleaning Science
- Basic food hygiene qualification
- NVQ 2 in customer care
Experience
Essential
- 6 months experience of working in a care environment, either nursing or housekeeping capacity
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of the older person and rehabilitation patients
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of infection control
- Basic Life Support
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Employer details
- Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Address: Willows Ward, Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham, WR11 1JT, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers