Housekeeping AssistantNHS

Job summary

Are you looking for a new rewarding role? Do you want to work for a charity that provides care to those at the end of their life?

St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to assist in the provision of all aspects of cleaning at the main Hospice site. The Hospice consists of a 16 bed Inpatient Unit, a wellbeing hub, several family rooms and offices, therefore the Housekeeping team play a vital role in ensuring that we maintain a safe and welcoming environment to those using the services.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 and there is some flexibility over start and end times which can be discussed at interview. The Housekeeping Team operate a rotational shift pattern across 7 days and shifts are allocated well in advance to allow the team to have a good work/ life balance. Shift enhancements are also applied on weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this position is £25,674.00 per annum.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Housekeeping Team Leader, as a Housekeeping Assistant you will:

• Follow the cleaning schedules to make sure that all areas of the main Hospice site are maintained to a high standard
• Ensure all linen and laundry is handled in accordance with Hospice policy
• Ensure the usage of all cleaning equipment and materials is in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and Hospice policy

As a Housekeeping Assistant you will also have opportunities to build strong working relationships with lots of key stakeholders including clinical staff and patients and their loved ones.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience of maintaining high standards of cleaning and be able to follow cleaning schedules
• Have a good eye for detail and take pride in their work
• Have good communication skills and be courteous and respectful to others and maintain confidentiality
• Be motivated to work as part of a team but able to work alone at times

This role is physically demanding, especially on occasions when specific areas of the Hospice need cleaning in a short space of time.

What we can offer you in return:

• Day shifts which allow you to have a great work/life balance
• Shift enhancements for working unsociable hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
• Attractive pension schemes
• Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts
• A supportive and friendly working environment

Job description

To assist in the provision of all aspects of cleaning at the Hospice under the supervision of the Housekeeping Management team to an agreed high standard.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Work as a member of the Housekeeping team, ensuring that all areas of the hospice are maintained to a high standard and in accordance with housekeeping cleaning schedules.

2. Ensure all linen and laundry is handled in accordance with Hospice policy.

3. Work closely with the clinical team to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained for patients.

4. Report all faults and wear and tear to the Facilities team, ensuring the Housekeeping Team Leader has been notified.

5. Have (or develop) an awareness of laws or policies relating to Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control.

6. Ensure the usage of all cleaning equipment and materials is in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and Hospice policy.

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.

We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.