Housekeeper (10 Hours Per Week)
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Come Make a Difference: 10-Hour Housekeeping Role at St. Luke's Hospice
St. Luke's Hospice is a beacon of compassion and quality care for individuals and their families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our dedication to providing a serene, clean, and comfortable environment is crucial to our mission. If you have a passion for cleanliness and wish to contribute positively to the lives of those in our care, we invite you to apply for our Housekeeper position. This part-time role offers a heartfelt opportunity to be part of a team devoted to making a meaningful impact every day.
Role Overview
As part of the Housekeeping team, you will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas of our hospice. This position is perfect for individuals who take pride in their work and have a detail-oriented approach to housekeeping tasks.
Contract Highlights
- Salary: £20,374 to £20,647 per annum (pro rata) £10.42 to £10.56 per hour.
- Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
- Hours: 10 Hours Per Week, flexible shifts including potential weekends.
- Location: St. Luke's Hospice Basildon, with potential to cover various locations as needed.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure areas including patient rooms, common spaces, and staff areas are clean, tidy, and sanitized.
- Adhere to infection control and health safety guidelines meticulously.
- Efficiently manage supplies and ensure areas are well-stocked.
- Maintain clear and positive communication with the hospice team to support all housekeeping needs.
- Contribute to the upkeep of a positive and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Your Profile:
- Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role is essential.
- Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role in a care setting is preferred.
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a diverse team.
- A compassionate and respectful attitude towards all members of the hospice community.
- Commitment to the values and mission of St. Luke's Hospice.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
St. Luke’s Hospice values the diversity of our community and strives to reflect this in our workforce. We believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all our staff and volunteers.
If you possess a passion for making a difference and wish to be part of a supportive and caring team, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our HR department for more information on how to apply.
Your dedication and hard work as a Housekeeper at St. Luke's Hospice will ensure that our facilities remain a source of comfort and peace for those in our care. Join us in our mission to support families during their most challenging times.
- Locations
- Basildon Hospice
About St. Luke's Hospice
We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.
Our care considers people’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a person’s place of residence. Together, we fulfil people’s choices at the end of their life.
We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve.
Housekeeper (10 Hours Per Week)
To have an informal chat about working for us or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants contact the HR Team using the chat function on our careers page or calling 01268 524 973.
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