Housekeeping Assistant

Housekeeping Assistant

Company: NHS Jobs

Location: Pontefract, WF8 4BG

Salary: £24,851

Hours: Full-time

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Not specified

Posting date: 30 Jul 2026

Closing date: 16 Aug 2026

Summary

Housekeeping Assistant Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice Salary: £24,851 (FTE), £12.71 per hour Hours: 16 hours per week (including some weekend working) Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you enthusiastic, positive and want a chance to use your skills? Come and join our housekeeping team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, West Yorkshire.

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

About the Role

The role involves working as part of a housekeeping team under the direction of our Facilities Manager to ensure and maintain a high standard of cleaning and domestic duties to meet the needs of the organisation.

You should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping or be willing to work towards obtaining one and a good knowledge of infection control would be advantageous. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential and previous experience of working in a care sector would be desirable.

This role includes some weekend working and cover for annual leave and bank holidays is shared within the team and, as such, flexibility is a requirement.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

In our most recent staff survey:

• All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
• 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

You'll become part of a passionate team helping raise vital funds to support patients and families across our community. We offer training, support, and a chance to develop your retail career while making a real difference.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Tracy Carr, Facilities Manager: tcarr@pwh.org.uk

The closing date for applications is: 16th August 2026 at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early. Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.

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Housekeeping Assistant Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice Salary: £24,851 (FTE), £12.71 per hour Hours: 16 hours per week (including some weekend working) Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you enthusiastic, positive and want a chance to use your skills? Come and join our housekeeping team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, West Yorkshire. At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic. About the Role The role involves working as part of a housekeeping team under the direction of our Facilities Manager to ensure and maintain a high standard of cleaning and domestic duties to meet the needs of the organisation. You should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping or be willing to work towards obtaining one and a good knowledge of infection
control would be advantageous. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential and previous experience of working in a care sector would be desirable. This role includes some weekend working and cover for annual leave and bank holidays is shared within the team and, as such, flexibility is a requirement. Why You'll Love Working With Us: In our most recent staff survey: All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team You'll become part of a passionate team helping raise vital funds to support patients and families across our community. We offer training, support, and a chance to develop your retail career while making a real difference. Benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility for Blue Light Card