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East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Cleaner

The closing date is 23 January 2026

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Job summary

Join our team at East Anglia Childrens Hospices (EACH) and make a real difference. We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to provide an efficient, high-quality housekeeping at our purpose built hospice, The Nook, outside Norwich. This is a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, young people, and their families.

Please note : internally known as 'Housekeeper'

Working Pattern:

22.5 hours per week, working 3 days over a 7 day working week

* Includes working every other weekend on a rota basis *

Salary:

£24,000 FTE per annum (£12.37 per hour) + circa £2,000 per annum in weekend enhancements based on working 2 out or 4 weekends, rates as below:

Enhanced Rates - Weekends, Evenings & Bank Holidays:

+ 30% Saturdays& Evenings

+ 60% Sundays& Bank Holidays

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out cleaning duties in line with hospice standards.
  • Wash, dry, and iron clothes, bed linen, towels, and soft furnishings.
  • Maintain safe storage and use of cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations.
  • Work as part of a team providing 7-day cover.

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices

Pool car provided when working in the community

Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes

NHS pension - continuation if already contributing

Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance

Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected.We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced.We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

EACH1157058

Job locations

The Nook

Pigot Lane

Framingham Earl

Norfolk

NR14 7PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the, Facilities Site Manager, Care Manager or Service Manager.
  • Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry.
  • Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
  • Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
  • Inform the Facilities Site Manager when stocks of cleaning materials are running low.
  • Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
  • Supervise volunteers, if required.
  • All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.
  • Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the, Facilities Site Manager, Care Manager or Service Manager.
  • Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry.
  • Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
  • Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
  • Inform the Facilities Site Manager when stocks of cleaning materials are running low.
  • Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
  • Supervise volunteers, if required.
  • All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.
  • Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper

Knowledge/ training

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • High standard of cleanliness to meet Department of Health and infection control requirements
  • Ability to identify and respond to unexpected priorities as they occur.
  • Planning and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Computer literate

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Current full, valid driving license
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper

Knowledge/ training

Desirable

  • Understanding of COSHH

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • High standard of cleanliness to meet Department of Health and infection control requirements
  • Ability to identify and respond to unexpected priorities as they occur.
  • Planning and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Computer literate

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Current full, valid driving license

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Address

The Nook

Pigot Lane

Framingham Earl

Norfolk

NR14 7PX


Employer's website

https://www.each.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Address

The Nook

Pigot Lane

Framingham Earl

Norfolk

NR14 7PX


Employer's website

https://www.each.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment team

Recruitment team

hrinbox@each.org.uk

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

EACH1157058

Job locations

The Nook

Pigot Lane

Framingham Earl

Norfolk

NR14 7PX


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