Job summary Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? If so, we have exciting opportunity to join our team based at The Derwent Unit, Chesterfield. The vacancy is for 37.5 hours per week, working 7.00am - 3.00pm, 5 days a week, with alternate weekends The postholder will be required to carry out a deep cleaning service and will be based at The Derwent Unit and cover various properties, with occasional Hotel Services Assistant duties. Main duties of the job Housekeepers provide a high class cleaning service to all buildings within the Trust, creating a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Duties include: Cleaning Duties Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery and periodic maintenance as included in the cleaning schedules. Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery. Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges. Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method. High dusting. Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary. Cleaning of all sanitary fitments. Cleaning wall tiles. Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, soap, rubbish sacks etc. Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal. Cleaning of all refuse holders. Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient Deep Cleaning Duties Wall washing. Carpet cleaning. Cleaning after major floods (normally following estates staff). Post clean after major building work. Pre clean of newly acquired buildings. Specialised floor maintenance. Specialised kitchen cleaning. Specialised cleaning following infection (on advice of cross infection nurse). Ad Hoc Duties Order and maintain cleaning supplies to required stock level. Report defaults, breakage's, pest's etc to relevant person. To complete all relevant paperwork as requested by management. To open and secure buildings following procedures where required. About us Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust." Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 383-FAC-5724-25 Job locations Derwent Unit Chesterfield Royal Site Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable Cleaning experience Skills Essential Good communication skills Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Working knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable Cleaning experience Skills Essential Good communication skills 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 Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Derwent Unit Chesterfield Royal Site Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Derwent Unit Chesterfield Royal Site Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Derwent Unit, Chesterfield Royal Site, S44 5BL Chesterfield, United Kingdom