Part-time Housekeeper / Cleaner – Littlemore Mental Health Centre (Band 2) | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | UK
Looking for a permanent NHS cleaning role with excellent benefits? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Part-time Housekeeper / Cleaner to join the Estates & Facilities team at Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford.
Job Details
- Job Title: Part-time Housekeeper / Cleaner
- Employer: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Location: Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford, England
- Grade: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 per annum (pro rata)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)
- Working Days: Wednesday to Sunday
- Closing Date: 21 July 2026
- Reference: 267-CS7932235-2B
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join the housekeeping team supporting patients and staff at Littlemore Mental Health Centre.
You will help maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment by carrying out cleaning duties across ward areas, patient rooms, bathrooms, and other clinical spaces.
The Trust is looking for reliable, hardworking, and friendly individuals with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high cleaning standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning in line with national cleaning standards.
- Clean wards, patient rooms, toilets, and communal areas.
- Mop floors and maintain hygiene standards.
- Handle and dispose of waste correctly.
- Follow infection prevention procedures.
- Comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
Essential Requirements
- Basic cleaning skills.
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
- GCSE/O-Level standard education.
- Understanding of delivering quality customer service.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- NHS or healthcare cleaning experience.
- Food Hygiene Level 2.
- Food Safety training.
- NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning.
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge.
Employee Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).
- NHS Pension Scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Learning and development programmes.
- NHS staff discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lease Car Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental Health First Aiders.
- Staff accommodation (subject to availability).
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion support networks.
Why Join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust?
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and provides mental health, community, and physical healthcare services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.
The Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is supported to develop and succeed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application before 21 July 2026 through the official NHS recruitment portal.