Go back Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Housekeeper The closing date is 03 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our award-winning housekeeping team. Peter Hodgkinson Centre is a 24-hour unit serving users with a variety of mental health issues. You will be part of a team who work closely with your colleagues to ensure that service users are cared for in a clean and comfortable environment. The role will include various cleaning duties. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. NVQ in support services and basic food hygiene certificates are desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience of working within a hospital/caring environment would be preferable. The successful applicant will be expected to work shifts which include every other weekend. Previous applicants need not apply. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected Main duties of the job The post holder is part of a team of housekeepers who are responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this! We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life . Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more . Details Date posted 25 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 274-12204-COR Job locations Peter Hodgkinson Centre Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5UA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy: Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit. Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation. Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately. Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas. Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager. Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies. Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance Job description Job responsibilities Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy: Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit. Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation. Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately. Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas. Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager. Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies. Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake Desirable Basic Health & Safety Awareness Chemical/CoSHH awareness Moving & Handling Training Experience Essential Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role Desirable Previous experience within an NHS/care environment Food handling/hygiene experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake Desirable Basic Health & Safety Awareness Chemical/CoSHH awareness Moving & Handling Training Experience Essential Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role Desirable Previous experience within an NHS/care environment Food handling/hygiene experience. 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 Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Peter Hodgkinson Centre Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5UA United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Peter Hodgkinson Centre Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5UA United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Soft FM Officer Bev Leggitt bev.leggitt@nhs.net 07583115428 Details Date posted 25 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 274-12204-COR Job locations Peter Hodgkinson Centre Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5UA United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)