Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others. 

You’ll be working 20 hours per week, as both a Housekeeper and Kitchen Assistant (dependent on which area needs support) at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care. 

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.

There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

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Your day-to-day…

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness 
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes 
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures 
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
• As part of the Catering Team, the Kitchen Assistants (KA) will assist in the efficient preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors providing a quality service of meals, snacks and beverages, using agreed recognized Catering, hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures, under the supervision of the Duty / Head Chef depending on the duties allocated.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities 
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are… 

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
• A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.