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Housekeeper

Job details
Posting date: 27 March 2026
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 April 2026
Location: Maidstone, ME14 5FT
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JR1411

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Summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Housekeeper to provide general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital and help maintain a safe & healthy environment for our service users.

You will be working 13.75 hours per week covering the below shift patterns;

Week 1 - Tuesday 7am -12pm and Wednesday 7am -3pm

Week 2 - Saturday and Sunday both 7am -3pm

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

You’re day-to-day…

  • Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness

  • Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes

  • Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained

  • Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures

  • Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

We're looking for people who have:

  • Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)

  • Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)

  • Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude

  • A good communicator

In return we will offer you:

  • £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

  • Paid Holiday

  • Free Private Health Care

  • Free meals on duty

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • A package of support for staff health and wellbeing

  • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

  • Company pension scheme

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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