HousekeeperNHS

Job summary

Make a Difference Every Day

At St Margaret's Hospice Care, every role makes a difference.

We provide compassionate care to patients and families. Our team is looking for a Housekeeper to help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our hospice.

• Taunton
• £25,305.76 per annum pro rata
• Shifts between 7am - 6pm, worked on a rota across 7 days
• Free on-site parking

We have different hours available and are happy to discuss what works best for you. Bank work can also be considered.

Experience in cleaning, healthcare, or hospitality is welcome but not essential, as full training and induction will be provided.

Main duties of the job

This is more than a cleaning role - its about supporting patient care, dignity, and comfort.

You'll work as part of a supportive team, maintaining high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas.

Key responsibilities

• Cleaning clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standard
• Supporting infection prevention and control
• Following cleaning schedules and responding to urgent requests
• Working as part of a friendly and professional team
• Helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment

Job description

The Housekeeper is a valued member of the Hotel Services team, responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection prevention throughout St Margarets Hospice. The role plays an important part in supporting patient comfort, dignity, staff wellbeing, and a safe environment by delivering consistent, high quality cleaning practices in line with NHS Cleaning Standards, National Colour Coding, and hospice policies.

As part of the wider hospice team, the postholder helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where patients and families feel cared for and respected. The postholder will always demonstrate the hospice values, providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centred support across all areas

About us

You won't just be joining a fantastic team. You'll become part of a welcoming, community-minded charity making a real difference every day.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, counselling, wellbeing support, and legal/financial advice
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Workplace Health cash plan
• Life Assurance
• A role where your work truly matters

If this role feels right for you, apply today and help us create a welcoming, caring environment for all.