Housekeeper

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and pro-active Housekeeper to join our friendly housekeeping team., This role supports the smooth running of our housekeeping team across all areas of the hospice, especially during staff absences, leave, or busy periods. The post holder will carry out a range of cleaning and domestic tasks, helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice. This includes specialised cleaning in areas like treatment rooms and the pharmacy, as well as looking after cleaning equipment

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper with high personal standards. You must be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with an empathetic approach. It would be advantageous to have previously worked in a health care setting and to have some knowledge of infection control procedures.

Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them, together with creating a great place to work for all our people. You will be working within a friendly and committed team, based within our charity shops and the main Hospice site. You will be supported to develop and implement your own ideas to make a positive impact on income and the customer experience. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.