Housekeeper

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Housekeeper to join our ever expanding team at Uplands Hospital.

Uplands is a specialist mental health rehabilitation hospital, located on the outskirts of Fareham, a market town at the north-west tip of Portsmouth Harbour, between the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton in south east Hampshire.

**JOB PURPOSE**:To manage overall cleanliness and hygiene of the facility.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital. To maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude towards clients, staff and others.

2. Prioritise work.

3. To demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.

4. Involvement in creating and maintaining cleaning regimes - daily, weekly, periodically etc. for the Hospital (excluding kitchen for which Chef has responsibility).

5. To support the development of the process, practices and delivery of Active Care and recovery.

6. Ensure that equipment is clean and well maintained.

7. Fill out monthly stock sheets.

8. Liaise with the Hospital Manager/supplier when ordering cleaning products, report on their effectiveness as well as undertaking monthly stock checks and ensuring safe storage.

9. Ensure that the following are carried out:
i. Thorough cleaning of all areas of the Hospital, excluding those maintained by the Kitchen Staff; safeguarding risk assessment / safety of workplace.

ii. To ensure cleaning schedule is maintained and documented evidence is completed.

10. Undertake any necessary training including COSHH/Mandatory training etc.

11. Report immediately to the Hospital Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, Colleague, self or another.

12. Notify the Hospital Manager as soon as possible of the inability to work, and also on return to work, from all periods of absence.

13. Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the Hospital, Clients, Staff and related work.

14. To ensure quality targets are met in accordance with agreed standards.

15. Participate in Staff and Client meetings and attend training sessions as required.

16. Participate in agreed systems of approved and individual performance review in the role of the employee.

17. Understand and ensure the implementation of the Hospital’s Health and Safety Policy, Emergency and Fire Procedures.

18. Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazard to the Hospital Manager.

19. Ensure the security of the Hospital is maintained at all times

20. Adhere to all Group policies and procedures within the defined timescales, NCSC Standards and Guidelines and Regulations, Department of Health guidelines ad Legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

21. In emergencies, details should be given to both the Hospital Manager and Head of Care as soon as possible.

22. Undertake other duties, as required, by the Head of Care or Hospital Manager.

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative carepathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supportedliving services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Upholding the values of the organisation**:PERSON-CENTRED FRIENDLY INNOVATIVE POSITIVE EMPOWERING.**

Caretech offer - Stakeholder Pension Scheme, employee assistance helpline, flexible additional holiday and Share Save
- Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

CareTech Community Services are proud to advise that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

The Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 were made on 22nd July and come into force on 11th November 2021.