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Havens Hospices

Housekeeper

The closing date is 06 January 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about creating clean, welcoming environments that truly make a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join our team, helping to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and comfort across our Hospice sites.

In this vital role, you'll help ensure our facilities are not only spotless, but also feel like home for our patients, visitors, and staff. Every task you carry out plays a part in minimising infection risks and upholding the dignity and care we pride ourselves on.

This is a fixed term position, for an initial period of 6-months.

Shift patterns would be 4 days in 7.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking For:

  • A strong eye for detail and high cleaning standards.
  • A respectful, compassionate approach to working in a sensitive environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility with working patterns across 7 days.
  • Physically capable of carrying out cleaning duties, including lifting and moving furniture.

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,874.97 a year £23,874.97 FTE, £19,099.97 pro-rata per annum.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 7565731

Job locations

Fair Havens

226 Priory Crescent

Southend on Sea

SS2 6PR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain a variety of areas including patient care spaces, bathrooms, reception, and administration areas.
  • Dusting, vacuuming, laundry/ironing, and cleaning at higher levels.
  • Use appropriate products and equipment while following hygiene and cleaning protocols.
  • Carry out spot cleaning to manage spills and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
  • Ensure floor surfaces, furniture, and equipment are clean and well-maintained.
  • Replenish supplies and disposables daily.
  • Dispose of waste in line with Hospice policies.
  • Report any maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Engage respectfully and courteously with patients and families.
  • Be flexible to support cleaning across other Hospice sites as needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain a variety of areas including patient care spaces, bathrooms, reception, and administration areas.
  • Dusting, vacuuming, laundry/ironing, and cleaning at higher levels.
  • Use appropriate products and equipment while following hygiene and cleaning protocols.
  • Carry out spot cleaning to manage spills and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
  • Ensure floor surfaces, furniture, and equipment are clean and well-maintained.
  • Replenish supplies and disposables daily.
  • Dispose of waste in line with Hospice policies.
  • Report any maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Engage respectfully and courteously with patients and families.
  • Be flexible to support cleaning across other Hospice sites as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English, or demonstrable good standard of literacy and numeracy skills

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
  • Experience of using chemicals and cleaning products safely
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations
  • Good standard of IT skills and using Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, excel, word, teams).
  • Experience of updating and maintaining records, databases, and other systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Ability to communicate sensitively with a wide range of people
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English, or demonstrable good standard of literacy and numeracy skills

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
  • Experience of using chemicals and cleaning products safely
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations
  • Good standard of IT skills and using Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, excel, word, teams).
  • Experience of updating and maintaining records, databases, and other systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Ability to communicate sensitively with a wide range of people

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

Havens Hospices

Address

Fair Havens

226 Priory Crescent

Southend on Sea

SS2 6PR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Fair Havens

226 Priory Crescent

Southend on Sea

SS2 6PR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Soft Services Manager

Samantha Christie

schristie@havenshospices.org.uk

01702220350

Details

Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,874.97 a year £23,874.97 FTE, £19,099.97 pro-rata per annum.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 7565731

Job locations

Fair Havens

226 Priory Crescent

Southend on Sea

SS2 6PR


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