Housekeeper
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Ellern Mede Group Housekeeper
The closing date is 26 September 2026
Job summary
To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy. To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective. To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service. To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service. To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.
About us
Ellern Mede Ridgeway is a 26bed hospital providing inpatient treatment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex health needs including disordered eating and Eating Disorders. The team has a longestablished record of helping children and young people achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Over the past 21 years, the service has brought hope and progress to hundreds of patients and their families. The Care Quality Commission rates Ellern Mede Ridgeway as Good across all five key lines of enquiry: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and wellled.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1787747260-VIM8Q
Job locations
Ellern Mede Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
Mill Hill
Barnet
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Ridgeway are looking for a housekeeper to join the team.
The main duties of the job are:
- To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.
- To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.
- To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.
- To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service.
- To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times.
- To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure
- To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service.
- To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Ridgeway are looking for a housekeeper to join the team.
The main duties of the job are:
- To have day to day responsibility for the environment ensuring it is safe, clean and tidy.
- To ensure that the household services are functioning smoothly so that the experience for patients, carers, staff and visitors is safe, welcoming, comfortable and effective.
- To be an active member of a wider centre team and get things achieved through appropriate links, effective communication skills and best use of resources.
- To liaise with all departments (particularly catering and nursing) to ensure the cleanliness of the unit and to provide a high quality and responsive housekeeping service.
- To ensure that patients are cared for in an environment that minimises the risk of infection by a thorough knowledge of infection control measures which are implemented at all times.
- To support the smooth running of the Centre in direct relation to cleanliness and tidiness, linen supply, curtains and that waste management is dealt with in accordance with procedure
- To deal with minor complaints quickly and efficiently and to bring to the attention of managers any matters of a more serious nature that may affect the smooth running of the service.
- To work positively and productively with all other members of the hospital based on the principles of multi-disciplinary working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification
- Essential criteria
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Desirable criteria
- Good communication skills
- Experience
- Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in Housekeeping
- Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
Experience
Essential
- Qualification
- Essential criteria
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Desirable criteria
- Good communication skills
- Experience
- Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in Housekeeping
- Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification
- Essential criteria
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Desirable criteria
- Good communication skills
- Experience
- Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in Housekeeping
- Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
Experience
Essential
- Qualification
- Essential criteria
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Desirable criteria
- Good communication skills
- Experience
- Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in Housekeeping
- Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital or school setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
Ellern Mede Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
Mill Hill
Barnet
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
Ellern Mede Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
Mill Hill
Barnet
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment
Anna Meszaros
02032097900
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1787747260-VIM8Q
Job locations
Ellern Mede Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
Mill Hill
Barnet
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
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