St Ann’s Hospice

Housekeeping Assistant

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

Have you got what it takes?

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

About us

At St Anns Hospice, theres one thing that motivates us and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

Location

Heald Green

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

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

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: 13th December 2024

Interview date: TBC

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,615 to £23,815 a year Band 2 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-24-0057

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the principles of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative care by assisting the Housekeeper to provide a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The Housekeeping Assistant plays a fundamental part in supplying specialist cleaning methods using appropriate cleaning materials and equipment. They will support the housekeeper and ensure that quality standards and methods are set and monitored.

The role requires someone who can show sensitivity and empathy as we support our patients and their families whilst in our care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the principles of the hospice in its provision of specialist palliative care by assisting the Housekeeper to provide a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires someone who can show sensitivity and empathy as we support our patients and their families whilst in our care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role
Computer skills Microsoft office Outlook, Word
Flexible to cover other duties when required

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ in housekeeping and experience in cleaning methodologies would be advantageous although full training will be provided

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role
Computer skills Microsoft office Outlook, Word
Flexible to cover other duties when required

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ in housekeeping and experience in cleaning methodologies would be advantageous although full training will be provided

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

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