Housekeeping Supervisor - Bristol (Wraxall)

Housekeeping Supervisor - Bristol (Wraxall)

Date Posted: 2026-08-26

Location: Bristol, Bristol, GB, BS1 5

Position Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-09-23 at 22:37:43

Salary: £26,414 to £27,808 per annum plus an additional £6.75 per hour for weekend and bank holiday shifts. The role involves 37 hours worked over 5 days, including some weekends and bank holidays.

Introduction

At Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), your work matters in ways you may never have experienced before. Our hospices are warm, welcoming places full of care, compassion, and life. Behind every room, every space, and every experience is a team of people who make this possible. We’re looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor who shares our belief that the little things—care, attention, pride—can make the biggest difference. 98% of our staff feel proud to work here, and you will too.

Why join CHSW?

• This is more than a job; it’s a place where you will:




• Feel proud of what you do, every day


• Your work directly supports children, babies, and families, helping create moments of comfort, dignity, and joy


• Belong to a truly compassionate team


• Work alongside people who care deeply for families and for each other


• Have purpose beyond the day-to-day—every task you complete contributes to something meaningful and lasting


• Work somewhere special, at Charlton Farm, which offers a unique, homely environment in beautiful surroundings designed to feel warm, welcoming, and far from clinical

About the role

As Housekeeping Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of keeping the hospice running smoothly. You will:

• Coordinate and support a small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional standards


• Plan and oversee high-quality cleaning schedules across the hospice


• Manage rotas, performance, and day-to-day operations


• Ensure outstanding standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control


• Oversee stock, equipment, and housekeeping systems


• Collaborate closely with care, catering, and facilities teams to create a seamless experience for families

Your work helps create a true home-from-home atmosphere, from preparing children’s bedrooms to ensuring communal spaces feel calm and cared for.

About you

You are someone who leads with both professionalism and compassion. You will bring:

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles, including supervising a team


• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to high standards


• Knowledge of health & safety and cleaning best practices


• Confidence in leading, motivating, and developing others


• Excellent communication and people skills


• A flexible, positive approach to a varied and active role

Above all, you'll reflect our values: kind, dedicated, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.

What you'll receive in return

We know that to care for others, we need to care for you:

• 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)


• Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay)


• 7% employer pension contribution


• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay


• Wellbeing support, counselling, and employee assistance programme


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Life assurance scheme


• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture


• The chance to do work that truly matters

Safeguarding and Application Details

Enhanced DBS required. We have a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people. All employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. If you’re ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete a short internal application form and upload your CV before the closing date.

Closing Date: 10th September 2026

Anticipated Interviews: TBC

Note: If sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Charity Registration Number: 1003314

Reference: REF-230528TPBN1_UKTJ

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Housekeeping Supervisor - Bristol (Wraxall) 37 hours (worked over 5 days to include some weekends and bank holidays) £26,414 to £27,808per annum plus?an additional £6.75 per hour for weekend and bank holiday shifts. A role where every detail makes a difference At Childrens Hospice South West (CHSW), your work matters in ways you may never have experienced before. Our hospices are warm, welcoming placesfull of care, compassion and life. Behind every room, every space, and every experience is a team of people who make this possible. Were looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor who shares our belief that the little thingscare, attention, pridecan make the biggest difference. 98% of our staff feel proud to work hereand you will too. Why join CHSW? This is more than a jobits a place where you will: Feel proud of what you do, every day Your work directly supports children, babies and families, helping create moments of comfort, dignity and joy. Belong to a truly compassionate team Work
alongside people who care deeplyfor families and for each other. Have purpose beyond the day-to-day Every task you complete contributes to something meaningful and lasting. Work somewhere special Charlton Farm offers a unique, homely environment in beautiful surroundingsdesigned to feel warm, welcoming and far from clinical. About the role As Housekeeping Supervisor, youll be at the heart of keeping the hospice running smoothly Youll:Coordinate and support a small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional standards.Plan and oversee high-quality cleaning schedules across the hospiceManage rotas, performance, and day-to-day operationsEnsure outstanding standards of cleanliness, safety and infection controlOversee stock, equipment and housekeeping systemsCollaborate closely with care, catering and facilities teams to create a seamless experience for familiesFrom preparing childrens bedrooms to ensuring communal spaces feel calm and cared for, your work helps create a
true home-from-home atmosphere. About you You are someone who leads with both professionalism and compassion. Youll bring:Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles, including supervising a teamA strong eye for detail and a commitment tohigh standardsKnowledge of health & safety and cleaning best practiceConfidence in leading, motivating and developing othersExcellent communication and people skillsA flexible, positive approach to a varied and active role Above all, youll reflect our valueskind, dedicated, collaborative and committed to making a difference. What youll receive in return We know that to care for others, we need to care for you:33 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months full pay)7% employer pension contributionEnhanced maternity/adoption payWellbeing support, counselling and employee assistance programmeOngoing training and development opportunitiesLife assurance schemeA supportive, inclusive and values-driven cultureThe
chance to do work thattruly mattersSafeguardingEnhanced DBS requiredStrong commitment to safeguarding children and young peopleReady to make a difference? If youre looking for more than just your next roleif you want to feel proud, valued and part of something meaningfulwed love to hear from you. How to Apply Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date to complete a short internal application form and upload your CV Closing Date:10th September2026 Anticipated Interviews: TBC Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible. ?CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314. REF-230528TPBN1_UKTJ