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Housekeeper

Job details
Posting date: 06 February 2026
Salary: £12.70 to £23.24 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 March 2026
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend, CF31 4LN
Company: Manpower UK Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH200973_1770396650

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Summary

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Housekeeper within a mental health unit.

Location: Bridgend (due to it's location you must have your own transport.
Job type: Part time
Hours: 20 hours per week
Shifts: Alternating 9.30 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Rota: 3 week rota working 5 shifts of 4 hours per week with a long weekend every third week

Hourly rate: £12.70 weekdays | £17.91 Saturdays & Nights | £23.24 Sundays & Bank Holidays

This is a dual role combining both catering and cleaning duties. You will play an important part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming setting for patients and staff, as well as preparing simple, home cooked style meals.

Duties include

  • Preparing and cooking meals for patients

  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the unit

  • Cleaning patient areas, communal spaces and staff areas

  • Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures

  • Supporting the team with general housekeeping tasks as required

Requirements

  • A confident cook who is comfortable preparing meals from scratch (essential)

  • A good understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards

  • Some experience of commercial cleaning would be advantageous but not essential as full training is provided

  • A caring and respectful manner suitable for a secure mental health setting

  • Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
  • Valid Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate (Manpower can support with this)
  • Standard DBS check (Manpower pay for the cost of the check)
  • Satisfactory references

What we provide

  • Weekly pay (PAYE)
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Training
  • Auto enrolment into NEST Pension Scheme
  • Enrolment into Employee Recognition and Award Scheme

How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.

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