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HousekeeperNHS

Borehamwood, WD6 3QU Permanent £25,809.74
Posted 3 September 2026 Closing date 3 October 2026
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Edgware Underground Station (2.2 miles, direct) Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road (8.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic as a Housekeeper. You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at Barnet Lane Clinic where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area. Working closely with the maintenance team youll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Youll be working in a

Main duties of the job

Join Barnet Lane Clinic as a Housekeeper, ensuring a clean and safe environment for vulnerable individuals. You'll clean all areas including wards, offices, bedrooms, and visitor spaces. Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain high cleaning standards. Training and career development opportunities are provided. Responsibilities include ensuring the hospital's security standards, being an active team member, maintaining good communication, and building positive relationships with staff and visitors. Applicants should have prior cleaning experience, enjoy cleaning, prioritize duties effectively, communicate well, and maintain high cleanliness standards.

Job description

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating a safe and clean environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic as a Housekeeper.

You will be an integral part of the housekeeping team at Barnet Lane Clinic where you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the service, including wards, office spaces, bedrooms and visitors area.

Working closely with the maintenance team you’ll ensure all areas of the service are spotless and be able to confidently deliver high standard cleaning services.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

You’ll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings.   This is a Full Time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

  • Maintaining required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policies and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
  • An active member of the team with a range of responsibility over the day-to-day operation.
  • Maintaining excellent telephone etiquette and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
  • Helping create a positive culture.
  • Undertaking any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
  • Attending mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have previous experience of cleaning within a similar environment
  • Enjoy cleaning and get satisfaction from a job well done
  • Prioritise duties and responsibilities effectively
  • Be a good communicator
  • Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
  • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Where you will be working:

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

What You’ll Get   At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

  • Annual base salary of £25,809.74
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
  • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
  • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
  • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
  • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
  • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
  • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
  • Free meals and parking

About your next employer:   Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

About us

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people and delivers care through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, spanning mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education sectors. As part of Ramsay Health Care, they have a global presence across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer, and promoting service users' welfare. They follow safer recruitment practices, ensuring all staff understand their responsibility to safeguard service users' welfare. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.

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