Housekeeper

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

Position: Housekeeper
Location: The Blackheath Hospital, London
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shift pattern required
Salary: £24,947.00 per year

About the Role

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

In this vital role, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment across patient, public, and employee areas, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and presentation throughout the hospital.

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

Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary alongside a comprehensive suite of employee benefits:

Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
Pension & Insurance: Private Pension Scheme and non-contributory life insurance.
Healthcare: Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at their hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions, plus Friends & Family hospital discounts.
Family Support: Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, voluntary benefits, and comprehensive wellbeing resources.
Career Growth: Employee recognition programs and industry-leading training and development opportunities.

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