Housekeeper Role in Darlington with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
West Park Hospital, Darlington, UK

Type
Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Salary (£)
£24,465 a year pro rata

About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
They’re the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. Their teams support people across the whole journey, from prevention and education to crisis and specialist care. They’re known for listening carefully, treating people with dignity, and putting recovery at the heart of their services. Every member of staff, no matter their role, plays a part in helping patients feel safe, respected and supported. If you want to be part of a Trust that values people and their wellbeing, this role could be right up your street.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive team – be part of a close-knit Hotel Services group that makes a real difference
• Impactful work – keep patient spaces safe, clean, and welcoming to support recovery
• Skill development – gain training in cleaning, catering, and health and safety procedures
• Flexibility – varied shifts between 7am and 6pm with opportunities for extra hours
• NHS pension scheme – long-term financial security

Requirements

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2, or willingness to complete within 12 months
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSEs A* to C or grades 9 to 4)
• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment to high standards
• Background in general cleaning duties, ideally in mental health or learning disabilities settings
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH procedures
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness, attention to detail, and safe working practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated with strong time management
• Positive, empathetic approach to working with patients and staff

Salary Details

Band 2 Agenda for Change: £24,465 a year pro rata.

About the Role

As a Housekeeper, you’ll help create a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff. Your role isn’t just about cleaning, it’s about contributing to recovery. By keeping wards, communal areas, and offices clean, tidy, and welcoming, you’ll support patients on their journey to better mental health.

You’ll work as part of the Hotel Services team at West Park Hospital, providing both cleaning and catering services. This means using your skills with cleaning equipment, handling food safely, and keeping high standards throughout. If you care about making a difference behind the scenes while supporting frontline healthcare staff, you’ll find this role rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe patient, office, and communal areas, improving the overall care environment
• Carry out deep cleaning and specialised cleaning tasks, supporting infection prevention and safety
• Support catering services including food preparation and safe use of kitchen equipment
• Work flexibly across shifts, ensuring patients and staff always have a clean and safe environment
• Apply knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety guidelines to protect everyone’s wellbeing
• Provide a positive and supportive presence in a healthcare setting, making patients feel respected and cared for

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service submission.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to equality and diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, DL2 2TS
• Contact: Hotel Services Supervisor – Jane Coe, jane.coe@nhs.net, 01325 552131

Reference Number
346-EF-058-25-B

How To Apply
Ready to take the next step and bring your skills into a role that makes a difference every day? Apply Now and join a team where your work really matters.