Housekeeper, Healthcare

Housekeeper

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Bodmin CATU is an exciting place to work; a nurse led unit at Bodmin Community Hospital created to accept patients from home or ED. Nurses and Healthcare Assistants are using their assessment skills and developing practical skills.

We are looking for a dynamic person who wish to join our team and expand their skill set within support roles with the opportunity to support dynamic patient flow within a multidisciplinary team which includes doctors, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

To provide housekeeping services to the ward manager in the ward environment. The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team. He/she will be responsible for the coordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area ensuring a clean, safe, comfortable environment.

The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet patient needs, as determined by the ward manager/charge nurse. The post holder will be required to work closely with the senior general services assistant , contractors and support services departments. He/she will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

• Basic numeracy & literacy. Fluent in English language - written and verbal
• Previous experience in a care setting
• GCSE Maths and English

• Able to work in team environment
• positive and caring attitude
• willingness to undertake any development training to include mandatory
• Knowledge of cleaning and food handling/hygiene procedures
• ability to travel independently where required

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust