Compassionate Hospice Housekeeper & Laundry, Milton

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Housekeeper join our small facilities team at our hospice in Milton.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice
• Support laundry services including washing, drying, and ironing
• Ensure safe use and storage of cleaning materials in line with C.O.S.H.H. regulations
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Housekeeper and wider care team
• Support a welcoming environment for families
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• A caring, respectful approach to working in a sensitive environment
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Freeonsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices

• Poolcar provided when working in the community
• NHSpension - continuation if already contributing
• EnhancedAnnual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• AVIVApension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
• Freeeye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Job responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the Senior Housekeeper, Facilities Site Manager, Care Manager or Service Manager.
• Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry. If required, to arrange specialist external cleaners for complex tasks.
• Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
• Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
• Inform the Senior Housekeeper when stocks of cleaning materials are running low.
• Liaise with the Senior Housekeeper to ensure that the Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
• In certain limited circumstances, assist the cook/chef with some catering or cleaning duties.
• Take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, and ensuring that the cleaning schedule is adhered to.
• Undertake any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading, as requested by your line manager or his/her higher level of authority.

Person Specification Other requirements

• Current full, valid driving license

Skills and abilities

• High standard of cleanliness to meet Department of Health and infection control requirements
• Ability to identify and respond to unexpected priorities as they occur.
• Planning and organisational skills.

Experience

• Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.