NHS
Housekeeping Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: B0256-25-0007?language=en&page=266&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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.
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Health cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted lunches on site
- Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
- Help in the provision of the Housekeeping function for patients, staff and visitors.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness for all patients, staff and visitors.
- Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
- Support the housekeeper with implementation of the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
- Comply with the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
- Adhere to infection control and COVID-19 standards.
- Ensure high use areas are kept clean.
- Follow the national standards of colour coding and COSHH regulations.
- Deputise for the housekeeping supervisor when required.
- Be responsible for accurately completing room completion check sheets.
- Help in the provision of the Housekeeping function for patients, staff and visitors.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness for all patients, staff and visitors.
- Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
- Support the housekeeper with implementation of the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
- Comply with the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
- Adhere to infection control and COVID-19 standards.
- Ensure high use areas are kept clean.
- Follow the national standards of colour coding and COSHH regulations.
- Deputise for the housekeeping supervisor when required.
- Be responsible for accurately completing room completion check sheets.
- Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
- Experience in Housekeeping or Cleaning Roles
- Understanding of Infection Control and Hygiene Standards
- Demonstrate Compassionate and Sensitive Communication Skills
- Ability to Prioritise and Manage Time Effectively
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
- Experience in Housekeeping or Cleaning Roles
- Understanding of Infection Control and Hygiene Standards
- Demonstrate Compassionate and Sensitive Communication Skills
- Ability to Prioritise and Manage Time Effectively
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
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.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band 2, Competency Based Framework,£24,323 to £24,529 pro rata.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week
Based at: Little Hulton
Call to action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd 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: 1st May 2025
Interview Date: TBC when interview selection process has been completed
Main duties of the job
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Key Benefits
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,323 to £24,529 a year Competency Based Pay Framework
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0256-25-0007
Job locations
St. Anns Hospice
Peel Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M280FE
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Job responsibilities
The Housekeeping Assistant will:
Job responsibilities
The Housekeeping Assistant will:
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Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
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
Peel Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M280FE
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
Peel Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M280FE
Employer's website
https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.