Housekeeper
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Job summary
St Margaret's Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeper to join their team. This role is based in Taunton. You will join us on a 30 hour per week part time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £18,771.89 per annum plus 14% unsocial hours enhancement.
Joining our Housekeeping team in Taunton on a basis, you will play a key role in our clinical service by providing and maintaining a high level of cleanliness which meets national standard. Ensuring the smooth day to day running of the hospice, you will create a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all.
Diligent and conscientious, you will have a strong team work ethic and attention to detail. This role requires you to have a level 2 in healthcare and support or be willing to attain a QCF level 2.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities as our Housekeeper will include:
- Following NHS cleaning standards and national colour coding to meet current audit standards are met and maintain cleaning schedule records
- Cleaning all areas of the hospice, following cleaning schedules and keeping records up to date
- Maintaining and effectively using cleaning equipment and supplies.
About us
Be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.
Holiday entitlement
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
Pension scheme
- Employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution.
Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:
- Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care
- Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management
- Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Counselling and support
- Legal, financial, and medical information and advice
And more
- Life assurance cover
- Health Cash Plans
- Blue Light Card
- Enhanced parental leave*
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton
- Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
*Eligibility criteria applies
Details
Date posted
19 August 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18,771 a year 14% unsocial hours enhancement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
075 - 24 - Housekeeper
Job locations
Heron Drive
Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA
Employer details
Employer name
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Address
Heron Drive
Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA
Employer's website
https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/home-page (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Infection Control & Hotel Services Lead
Denise Condick
Denise.Condick@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk
01823345914
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