Housekeeper Assistant
Moya Cole Hospice
Cheadle, SK8 3SZ
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Location: Heald Green Department:Estates/Support Services Package: £25,272 - (£15,163.20 pro rata) - Band 2 Closing date: September 3, 2026 Interview d...
To support the hospice in providing outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.
Working as part of the Housekeeping team, the Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties in accordance with hospice policies, infection prevention and control procedures, COSHH regulations, and national healthcare cleanliness standards. The postholder will contribute to ensuring all clinical, non-clinical and public areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
The role requires a compassionate and sensitive approach, recognising the needs of patients and families during challenging and emotional circumstances.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and
presentation throughout all hospice areas, including patient, clinical, office
and public spaces.
Use, maintain and store cleaning equipment and
materials safely, reporting any faults, maintenance issues or supply shortages
promptly.
Carry out daily, scheduled and ad hoc cleaning duties
in accordance with hospice procedures and the NHS National Standards of
Healthcare Cleanliness.
Follow infection prevention and control requirements,
including the safe use of PPE, cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with
COSHH regulations.
Complete cleaning records, room checklists and other
required documentation accurately and on time.
Participate in mandatory training, team meetings,
one-to-one reviews and the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical
colleagues to ensure housekeeping services support the delivery of high-quality
patient care.
Respect the dignity, privacy and individual needs of
patients, families and visitors at all times.
At Moya Cole Hospice, theres one thing that motivates us and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Experience
Essential
- Previous housekeeping or domestic services experience
- Basic IT skills, including the ability to use Outlook, Sharepoint, Word and Excel for data entry
- Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
- Knowledge of safe use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and COSHH procedures.
- Experience of laundry processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience within a healthcare, hospice, residential care or similar environment.
- Experience using healthcare cleaning schedules and audit processes.
- Knowledge of NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, respectful and professional approach.
- Understanding of the importance of dignity, confidentiality and privacy.
- Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work sensitively within a hospice environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE level or demonstrable workplace experience.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to undertake manual handling activities appropriate to the role following training.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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