Housekeeper (Bank)

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

Position: Housekeeper (Bank Role)
Location: Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury
Employment Type: Bank (Flexible / As and when required)
Salary: £12.79 per hour

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury—part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a flexible Housekeeper for their Hotel Services department.

This is a bank role operating on an "as and when required" basis, giving you the flexibility to supplement staffing levels during busy periods or provide essential cover during staff absences and annual leave. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment across patient, public, and employee areas.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning Operations: Undertake day-to-day cleaning duties across patient rooms, public spaces, and employee areas.
Environment Maintenance: Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
Stock Management: Regularly replenish linen and general consumables.
Departmental Flexibility: Provide cover across all departments—including theatre areas—and occasionally at other Circle Health Group sites when required.
Documentation: Complete daily task sheets accurately and submit them to the Housekeeper Lead for auditing purposes.
Compliance: Fully comply with all relevant mandatory training and safety policies.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Literacy: Competency in basic literacy and numeracy; Maths and English GCSE at grades A to C (or equivalent functional skills Level 2 evidence).
Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in PC use, including navigating software and computer systems.
Attributes: Reliable, flexible, and committed to upholding exceptional cleanliness and safety standards.

Salary & Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate of £12.79 per hour.
Flexibility: Ideal opportunity to manage your own schedule with bank shifts that fit around your lifestyle.
Culture & Values: Become part of an inspiring healthcare environment guided by Circle Health Group's strong core values and philosophy.

Equal Opportunities & Values

Circle Health Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. They champion individuals who embody their core principles: being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative.