Housekeeping Assistant

St Ann’s Hospice

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Job summary

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you an enthusiastic team player with good communication skills who is honest and reliable?
  • Can you demonstrate experience working in a similar role, working to the highest standards of cleanliness?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a permanent position

Working pattern: 22.5 hours (worked 5 days over 7 on a flexible rota). You will also receive enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays.

Based at: Little Hulton

Free car parking for all staff

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date : 24th November 2023

Interview Date: 1st December 2023

Main duties of the job

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.

Autonomous working practices and responsibility are both expected and required

There will be a requirement to work cross-site when required.

About us

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

Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,283 a year St Ann's Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0072

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeping Assistant will:

  • 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeping Assistant will:

  • 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.

Experience

Essential

  • The Housekeeping Assistant will:
  • Have previous experience in a similar role.
  • Will possess or be willing to develop knowledge to ensure the hospice environment is clean and safe and facilitates the need for patients
  • Have experience in cleaning methodologies and techniques (Full training will be given)
  • Have basic level of IT skills, with willingness to develop
  • To cover other duties when required
  • Be prepared to undertake further training courses as required.
  • Be able to organise their time and prioritise activities

Desirable

  • The Housekeeping Assistant will be able to:
  • Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery of a first class support service.
  • Communicate well with others.
  • Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
  • Aspire to or have an area of specialism, to take a lead on and be proactive in developing others
  • Demonstrate honesty and reliability
  • Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative
  • Offer flexibility when required.
  • Adhere to agreed systems of work to ensure consistent level of quality.
  • Display the vision and values of the organisation at all times.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.

Experience

Essential

  • The Housekeeping Assistant will:
  • Have previous experience in a similar role.
  • Will possess or be willing to develop knowledge to ensure the hospice environment is clean and safe and facilitates the need for patients
  • Have experience in cleaning methodologies and techniques (Full training will be given)
  • Have basic level of IT skills, with willingness to develop
  • To cover other duties when required
  • Be prepared to undertake further training courses as required.
  • Be able to organise their time and prioritise activities

Desirable

  • The Housekeeping Assistant will be able to:
  • Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery of a first class support service.
  • Communicate well with others.
  • Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
  • Aspire to or have an area of specialism, to take a lead on and be proactive in developing others
  • Demonstrate honesty and reliability
  • Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative
  • Offer flexibility when required.
  • Adhere to agreed systems of work to ensure consistent level of quality.
  • Display the vision and values of the organisation at all times.

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

M28 0FE


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

M28 0FE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Head Of Facilities

Rob Kind

rkind@sah.org.uk

01614983624

Date posted

10 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,283 a year St Ann's Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-23-0072

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


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