Housekeeping Assistant

Job Title

Housekeeping Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

Band 2 – 23,615 to 23,815, Competency based framework.

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

Hours

22.5 hours over 5 out of 7 days (4.5 hours per shift)

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We are looking to recruit a sensitive and empathetic individual who will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospice. You will need to be willing to support the needs of our residents and have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors:

The Role

• Provide housekeeping service for patients, staff and visitors
• Maintain cleanliness standards – NHS 2001 standards
• Ensure correct use of equipment
• Complete room completion check sheets
• Adhere to infection control standards
• Follow COSHH regulations

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role
• Computer skills – Microsoft office – Outlook, Word
• NVQ in housekeeping and experience in cleaning methodologies would be advantageous although full training will be provided
• Flexible to cover other duties when required
• Experience working alone and as part of team
• A general understanding of workplace health & safety including COSHH

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Health cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted lunches on site
• Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

Please email Mark Fletcher mfletcher@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 10th January 2025

Interview date: TBC