Housekeeping Lead The Ridgeway Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary up to £25,000.00 per year The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Housekeeping Lead to join their team of staff in the Housekeeping department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Applicants should meet the following criteria: Competence in literacy and numeracy Good Communication skills essential Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems. Prior experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided Duties of this role include: Undertaking the day to day cleaning of patient, public and employee areas. Maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and CHG employees. Replenishment of linen and consumables. Flexibility to work in all departments (including Theatre areas) and at other CHG sites where appropriate and as requested Cleaning and servicing of all hospital areas (clinical and non-clinical, including Theatre) to the required CHG standards and in line with CHG procedures. Setting up of rooms in accordance with the policies and procedures Undertake any duties required of the housekeeping department Complete daily task sheets and submit to the Housekeeper Lead on a daily basis for auditing purposes Comply with room clean target times and any timing targets for cleaning of general areas Undertake deep cleaning of areas on a rota basis and/or according to the cleaning schedule Use cleaning chemicals and materials according to instructions, COSHH reports and CHG procedures Use appropriate H&S signage at all times to notify employees, patients and visitors that cleaning is in progress Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy