Housekeeper, Healthcare

Overview

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Housekeeper within a mental health unit.

Location:

Bridgend (you must have your own transport). Job type:
Part time.

Hours:

20 hours per week.

Shifts:

Alternating 9.30 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Rota: 3‑week rota working 5 shifts of 4 hours per week with a long weekend every third week.

Hourly rate: £12.70 weekdays | £17.91 Saturdays & Nights | £23.24 Sundays & Bank Holidays.

This is a dual role combining both catering and cleaning duties. You will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming setting for patients and staff, as well as preparing simple, home‑cooked style meals.

• Preparing and cooking meals for patients
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the unit
• Cleaning patient areas, communal spaces and staff areas
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the team with general housekeeping tasks as required

• A confident cook who is comfortable preparing meals from scratch (essential)
• A good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Some experience of commercial cleaning would be advantageous but not essential as full training is provided
• A caring and respectful manner suitable for a secure mental health setting
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
• Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate (Manpower can support with this)
• Standard DBS check (Manpower pay for the cost of the check)
• Satisfactory references

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• 28 days annual leave
• Training
• Auto‑enrolment into NEST Pension Scheme
• Enrolment into Employee Recognition and Award Scheme

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.