Housekeeper, Healthcare

Housekeeper

The closing date is 21 July 2026

Housekeepers are responsible to provide and maintain cleaning and catering services as part of the Hotel Services team to office, patient and communal areas within the Trust, ensuring a clean, safe and supportive environment for staff and patients working towards their recovery.

You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care, putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will work in a multi‑professional team and must be able to think on the spot, be empathetic and passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

We require a friendly, positive‑thinking, organised and motivated individual to work as a Housekeeper, part‑time (15 hours) within the Trust's Hotel Services Team.

The post holder will be based at Foss Park Hospital, York, YO31 8TA
, and will be required to work shifts between the hours of 7 am‑6 pm Monday to Sunday on a rota basis including Bank Holidays.

You should be highly motivated, reliable, flexible and willing to work on short notice as there may be opportunities for extra hours.

Experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Catering and food service experience would be beneficial along with a passion for providing high standards of customer service.

Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health and learning disabilities environment is essential, as is the ability to provide a positive approach and image when working with relevant client groups throughout the Trust.

Candidates must possess a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or be working towards successful completion in an agreed timescale.

In addition, the postholder is required to hold essential qualifications in Numeracy, Literacy and IT Level 2 (Equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to
4).

NVQ Level 2 Housekeeping is desirable. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undertake further training and qualifications as deemed necessary for the position within agreed timescales.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care – our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidate will complete a 5‑day induction programme; the location will be agreed prior to the start date.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications has been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
• Numeracy and Literacy to Level 2
• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping (within agreed timescale)

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment
• Experience…