Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Non AFC/NHS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- Trac ID 6615712
- Employer
- Havens Hospices
- Employer type
- Voluntary Sector
- Site
- Little Havens Hospice
- Town
- Thundersley
- Salary
- £13,421.61 £13,421.61 per annum.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Housekeeper
Non AFC/NHS
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our facilities team located at our beautiful Little Havens hospice located in Thundersley, on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties to a high standard as to minimise the risk of infection and ensure the Hospices are a clean, homely environment for all users.
Working for our organisation
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Cleaning to include Toilets and Bathrooms, Administration areas, Care areas, Accommodation areas and Reception areas.
- Dusting, cleaning, washing/ironing, cleaning at higher levels/ vacuuming. Some lifting and moving of furniture and equipment will be required.
- Maintain cleaning standards following the cleaning schedule applicable to the area of work.
- Use the correct cleaning products and equipment for the job and report any deterioration in standards and health hazards.
- Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment are cleaned in the relevant manner.
- Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
- Check daily and replenish disposables as and when required.
- Ensure that the Hospices are always safe and tidy (e.g. move clutter, tidy areas etc).
- To support the cleaning at other sites as required.
- To take part in any deep cleaning required throughout the organisation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English, or demonstrable good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
- Experience of using chemicals and cleaning products safely
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrew Shadforth
- Job title
- Estates Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 220350
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