Job summary
Join Our Compassionate and Dynamic Team as a Housekeeper at
Mary Ann Evans Hospice!
Hours - 12.5 hrs per week
Interview Date - 24th October 2025
Job Summary
To ensure all areas of the Hospice buildings are maintained
in a clean, safe, and efficient manner, contributing to a welcoming and
hygienic environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors.
Why Join Us?
Supportive and friendly team
Employee benefits, including an Employee
Assistance Programme (EAP)
Free on-site parking
Apply now to become part of our dedicated team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
(Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for
Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as
CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We reserve the right to close this job advertisement, if we have
received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, you are highly advised
to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Main duties of the job
Main
Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. Clean all
designated areas of the Hospice, including corridors, stairways, fixtures, and
fittings, in accordance with an allocated rota.
2. Adapt
cleaning routines flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service.
3. Use
approved materials and chemicals provided by the Hospice, ensuring full
compliance with COSHH, Health & Safety, and Infection Control regulations.
4. Participate
in deep cleaning programmes, which may take place outside standard working
hours.
5. Operate
cleaning equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring it is cleaned and stored
appropriately after use.
6. Report
any defects, hazards, or concerns promptly to the Facilities Team Lead.
7. Foster
positive working relationships across all Hospice departments.
8. Uphold
the standards outlined in our Cleanliness Charter: Our Commitment to
Cleanliness.
About us
About us
Mary Ann Evans Hospice is an adult community hospice in northern Warwickshire. As an independent charity we provide palliative and end of life care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses and those that matter most to them.
Our services include Hospice at Home, Wellbeing Centre, Family Support and Bereavement, Lymphoedema care and Rapid Response (a shared service with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust). We work closely with our community and hospital colleagues from the NHS, social services, local care homes and other voluntary providers. Our care is compassionate and inclusive for all who access our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mary
Ann - Our Values
The Hospice is committed to
ensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff given the nature of the
environment and care services provided. The Hospice, its staff and volunteers
are all committed to ensuring Our Values stay at the centre of its ethos.
Compassionate
Trustworthy
Respectful
Inspirational
Sustainable
Job Summary
To ensure all areas of the Hospice
buildings are maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner, contributing
to a welcoming and hygienic environment for patients, families, staff, and
visitors.
Key Working Relationships
Facilities Team Lead
Quality Governance Manager/Lead for
Estates and Facilities
Facilities Team
Volunteers
Patients, families, and clients
using onsite services.
Hospice staff across clinical,
business and retail departments.
Main
Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Clean all
designated areas of the Hospice, including corridors, stairways, fixtures, and
fittings, in accordance with an allocated rota.
2. Adapt
cleaning routines flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service.
3. Use
approved materials and chemicals provided by the Hospice, ensuring full
compliance with COSHH, Health & Safety, and Infection Control regulations.
4. Participate
in deep cleaning programmes, which may take place outside standard working
hours.
5. Operate
cleaning equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring it is cleaned and stored
appropriately after use.
6. Report
any defects, hazards, or concerns promptly to the Facilities Team Lead.
7. Foster
positive working relationships across all Hospice departments.
8. Uphold
the standards outlined in our Cleanliness Charter: Our Commitment to
Cleanliness.
Education,
Professional Development & Training
Complete
all mandatory training as required by the organisation.
Attend
relevant courses and study days to maintain and enhance professional
competence.
Demonstrate
ongoing personal and professional development.
Participate
in meetings and training sessions as appropriate to the role.
Standard Requirements of all Mary
Ann Staff:
Be
flexible and responsive to the needs of your team and department.
Maintain
strict confidentiality and adhere to data protection policies.
Follow
all security procedures and comply with Health & Safety, Hospice Policies,
and COSHH regulations.
Observe
the Hospices no-smoking policy while on duty and on the premises.
Use
Hospice resources responsibly and efficiently.
Be
willing to work outside normal hours occasionally to attend meetings, events,
or activities.
Understand
and embody Mary Anns vision, mission, values, and strategic aims.
Travel
within Warwickshire as required, using personal or public transport (expenses
reimbursed per policy).
Build
effective and collaborative relationships with staff and volunteers.
Participate
in annual and quarterly performance appraisals, including job description
reviews and objective setting.
Ensure
timely completion of all statutory and mandatory training relevant to your
role.
Take
part in audits and surveys related to your responsibilities.
Adhere
to professional standards of uniform and business dress when representing Mary
Ann.
Accept
temporary redeployment within the organisation if required to support Hospice
goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mary
Ann - Our Values
The Hospice is committed to
ensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff given the nature of the
environment and care services provided. The Hospice, its staff and volunteers
are all committed to ensuring Our Values stay at the centre of its ethos.
Compassionate
Trustworthy
Respectful
Inspirational
Sustainable
Job Summary
To ensure all areas of the Hospice
buildings are maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner, contributing
to a welcoming and hygienic environment for patients, families, staff, and
visitors.
Key Working Relationships
Facilities Team Lead
Quality Governance Manager/Lead for
Estates and Facilities
Facilities Team
Volunteers
Patients, families, and clients
using onsite services.
Hospice staff across clinical,
business and retail departments.
Main
Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Clean all
designated areas of the Hospice, including corridors, stairways, fixtures, and
fittings, in accordance with an allocated rota.
2. Adapt
cleaning routines flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service.
3. Use
approved materials and chemicals provided by the Hospice, ensuring full
compliance with COSHH, Health & Safety, and Infection Control regulations.
4. Participate
in deep cleaning programmes, which may take place outside standard working
hours.
5. Operate
cleaning equipment safely and responsibly, ensuring it is cleaned and stored
appropriately after use.
6. Report
any defects, hazards, or concerns promptly to the Facilities Team Lead.
7. Foster
positive working relationships across all Hospice departments.
8. Uphold
the standards outlined in our Cleanliness Charter: Our Commitment to
Cleanliness.
Education,
Professional Development & Training
Complete
all mandatory training as required by the organisation.
Attend
relevant courses and study days to maintain and enhance professional
competence.
Demonstrate
ongoing personal and professional development.
Participate
in meetings and training sessions as appropriate to the role.
Standard Requirements of all Mary
Ann Staff:
Be
flexible and responsive to the needs of your team and department.
Maintain
strict confidentiality and adhere to data protection policies.
Follow
all security procedures and comply with Health & Safety, Hospice Policies,
and COSHH regulations.
Observe
the Hospices no-smoking policy while on duty and on the premises.
Use
Hospice resources responsibly and efficiently.
Be
willing to work outside normal hours occasionally to attend meetings, events,
or activities.
Understand
and embody Mary Anns vision, mission, values, and strategic aims.
Travel
within Warwickshire as required, using personal or public transport (expenses
reimbursed per policy).
Build
effective and collaborative relationships with staff and volunteers.
Participate
in annual and quarterly performance appraisals, including job description
reviews and objective setting.
Ensure
timely completion of all statutory and mandatory training relevant to your
role.
Take
part in audits and surveys related to your responsibilities.
Adhere
to professional standards of uniform and business dress when representing Mary
Ann.
Accept
temporary redeployment within the organisation if required to support Hospice
goals.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to attend and assist at functions and fundraising events.
- Able to work flexible or additional hours on occasions.
- To be a non-smoker whilst on duty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, positive, and passionate
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to communicate well and get on with staff, volunteers, service users and contractors.
- Positive can-do attitude
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to lift and carry items as deemed suitable for this post.
- Good attendance and punctuality
Experience
Essential
- General all-round practical housekeeping knowledge
- Knowledge of Healthcare Cleanliness Standards
- Knowledge of Infection Control principles
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Record keeping
- Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation and requirements
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Awareness of the British Institute of Cleaning Science: Colour Coding System.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Vocational qualification or equivalent
- NVQ if appropriate
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to attend and assist at functions and fundraising events.
- Able to work flexible or additional hours on occasions.
- To be a non-smoker whilst on duty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated, positive, and passionate
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to communicate well and get on with staff, volunteers, service users and contractors.
- Positive can-do attitude
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to lift and carry items as deemed suitable for this post.
- Good attendance and punctuality
Experience
Essential
- General all-round practical housekeeping knowledge
- Knowledge of Healthcare Cleanliness Standards
- Knowledge of Infection Control principles
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Record keeping
- Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation and requirements
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Awareness of the British Institute of Cleaning Science: Colour Coding System.
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Vocational qualification or equivalent
- NVQ if appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
