Housekeeping Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Housekeeping Assistant

16 hours per week, over 4 days

Salary £23,950 (pro rata)

£10,219 (actual)

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you enthusiastic, positive and want a chance to use your skills? Come and join our housekeeping team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, West Yorkshire.

The role involves working as part of a housekeeping team under the direction of our Facilities Manager to ensure and maintain a high standard of cleaning and domestic duties to meet the needs of the organisation.

You should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping or be willing to work towards obtaining one and a good knowledge of infection control would be advantageous.

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential and previous experience of working in a care sector would be desirable.

This role includes regular weekend working and cover for annual leave and bank holidays is shared within the team and, as such, flexibility is a requirement.

Why work for us?

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions and access to occupational health support
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Free on-site car parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

Please contact us for more information or an informal chat about the role - we’d love to hear from you.

Tracy Carr, Facilities Manager:

tcarr@pwh.org.uk

01977 708868

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 19th October 2025 at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

• Good communication skills including dealing with sensitive situations
• Experience of domestic work

Desirable

• Experience of staff delegation
• Previous experience of working in a care sector

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of infection control

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• Possess or willing to undertake NVQ level 2 in housekeeping or equivalent

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player who earns the support and trust of colleagues
• Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness
• Flexible attitude and approach
• An approach that mirrors the values of support, professionalism, collaboration, creativity and confidence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG

Employer's website

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