Housekeeping Assistant

St Ann’s Hospice

The closing date is 01 May 2025

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

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.