Housekeeper
The closing date is 01 October 2025
Job summary
At St Lukes Hospice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and dignified care for the people of Sheffield. We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our Facilities team and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. This is a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to the comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. From keeping patient areas spotless to ensuring laundry is managed with respect and efficiency, you will help create a homely atmosphere that supports every aspect of hospice life. If you take pride in attention to detail, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful difference each day, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeper, youll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the Hospice. This includes carrying out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks, disposing of waste in line with infection control procedures, and using equipment safely following training. Youll also support our laundry service, washing, drying, ironing, and carefully returning patients personal items and bed linen. In addition, youll help maintain calm and welcoming surroundings by remaking beds, refreshing patient areas, and ensuring our hospice environment is always safe and comfortable. Working both independently and as part of our friendly Facilities team, youll contribute to the day-to-day experience of patients and their loved ones.
About us
St Lukes Hospice is a leading Sheffield charity dedicated to providing specialist palliative care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as supporting their families and carers. Every year, we care for around 1,800 patients, both at our Little Common Lane hospice and in the wider community. We are proud of our values Compassionate, Dignified, Inspired, and Pioneering which underpin everything we do. Our staff are at the heart of our organisation, supported with training, development opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives. By joining us, youll be part of a supportive team committed to making every moment matter for those we serve.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,083 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
STL1138681
Job locations
Little Common Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 9NE
Employer details
Employer name
St Luke’s Hospice
Address
Little Common Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 9NE
Employer's website
https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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