Housekeeper (Domestic)

Job overview

Permanent | 20hrs per week

We're looking for a Housekeeper to help keep our spaces clean, fresh, and welcoming, ensuring that everyone enjoys a safe environment. You'll use modern cleaning methods and equipment to maintain high cleanliness standards in multiple areas, including bathrooms, floors, carpets, and surfaces.

You will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work well within a team, and pay close attention to detail.

Apply today to make a positive impact at Sheffield Children's!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Clean and sanitise floors, surfaces, and high-touch areas in patient rooms and communal spaces.
• Launder and replenish linens, including curtains, bed linen, and patient clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness of toilets, sinks, baths, and other high surfaces, plus carpets and internal glass.
• Manage waste disposal, replenish consumables, and monitor stock levels.
• Help with food service and ensure storage and care of cleaning equipment.
• Report faults, follow safety guidelines, and participate in required training (e.g., fire safety, manual handling).

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE level education or functional skills, or equivalent experience (set out below)

• Basic Food Hygiene
• NVQ level 1 & 2 in Cleaning Sciences or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a domestic role
• Experience working in a public facing environment

Knowledge &Skills

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team, and complete tasks independently
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes
• Willingness to learn new skills