Domestics Team Member
Pendleside Hospice
Burnley, BB10 2LWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15,077
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We have an opportunity for a Domestics Team member to join our Ancillary Department. The ideal candidate will have experience of cleaning within a pro...
- Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the Hospice
- Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times; with particular regard to those concerning confidentiality, information governance, health and safety, and infection control.
- General cleaning of both clinical and non-clinical areas according to Hospice cleaning schedules.
- Other cleaning duties including carpet and upholstery shampooing as required.
- Dispose of waste including clinical material into designated bins.
- Ensure that effective health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained and any risks to patients/staff safety are highlighted for action.
- Apply infection control measures ensuring that any risk associated with the prevention and control of infections are reported immediately.
- Ensure the correct storage, handling and utilisation of Hospice equipment and supplies.
- Process the ordering of cleaning materials.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.
- Communicate effectively with service users and Hospice colleagues.
- Complete mandatory training.
- Contribute to team meetings.
Job Title: Domestics Team Member
Reports To: Catering and Domestics Manager
- Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the Hospice
- Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times; with particular regard to those concerning confidentiality, information governance, health and safety, and infection control.
- General cleaning of both clinical and non-clinical areas according to Hospice cleaning schedules.
- Other cleaning duties including carpet and upholstery shampooing as required.
- Dispose of waste including clinical material into designated bins.
- Ensure that effective health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained and any risks to patients/staff safety are highlighted for action.
- Apply infection control measures ensuring that any risk associated with the prevention and control of infections are reported immediately.
- Ensure the correct storage, handling and utilisation of Hospice equipment and supplies.
- Process the ordering of cleaning materials.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.
- Communicate effectively with service users and Hospice colleagues.
- Complete mandatory training.
- Contribute to team meetings.
This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders . responsibilities.
Pendleside Hospice was founded as a charity in 1988 and is one of the principal providers of palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle. Pendleside is widely known throughout the area of Burnley and Pendle and is held in deep affection by the local community. It is truly a privilege to work here.
All our care is free of charge to the patients and their families/carers but, of course, it isnt free to provide and most of it is funded through the generosity of the local community in which we serve. It costs over £6.5 million to run Pendleside Hospice of which over £5.5 million needs to be raised through voluntary donations.
Experience
Essential: - Cleaning experience either in a working environment or with any outside organisation / group
Desirable: - Previous hospital/NHS experience
Equal Opportunities
Essential: - To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities
Disposition/Attitude
Essential: - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Circumstances
Essential: - Work shifts over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays
Practical/Intellectual skills
Essential: - Manual dexterity for moving equipment and cleaning; - Ability to understand and act on instructions; - Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable: - Knowledge of health and safety; - Knowledge of cleaning materials and cleaning equipment
Qualifications
Essential: - No formal qualifications required
Health and Physical
Essential: - Good attendance record
How to apply
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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