About this role
Job summary At St Lukes Hospice, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and dignified care for the people of Sheffield. We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our Facilities team and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. This is a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to the comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. From keeping patient areas spotless to ensuring laundry is managed with respect and efficiency, you will help create a homely atmosphere that supports every aspect of hospice life. If you take pride in attention to detail, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful difference each day, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeper, youll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the Hospice. This includes carrying out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks, disposing of waste in line with infection control procedures, and using equipment safely following training. Youll also support our laundry service, washing, drying, ironing, and carefully returning patients personal items and bed linen. In addition, youll help maintain calm and welcoming surroundings by remaking beds, refreshing patient areas, and ensuring our hospice environment is always safe and comfortable. Working both independently and as part of our friendly Facilities team, youll contribute to the day-to-day experience of patients and their loved ones.
About us St Lukes Hospice is a leading Sheffield charity dedicated to providing specialist palliative care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as supporting their families and carers. Every year, we care for around 1,800 patients, both at our Little Common Lane hospice and in the wider community. We are proud of our values Compassionate, Dignified, Inspired, and Pioneering which underpin everything we do. Our staff are at the heart of our organisation, supported with training, development opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives. By joining us, youll be part of a supportive team committed to making every moment matter for those we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities Carry out cleaning tasks across patient, clinical, and public areas to a high standard. Safely dispose of waste, including clinical waste, following infection control procedures. Support laundry services: wash, dry, iron, and return items to the correct patient or location. Clean and remake beds after patient discharge or during therapy/bathing. Ensure infection control and hygiene are maintained throughout the hospice. Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely and effectively (training provided). Report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Coordinator.
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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.
Employer details Employer name St Luke’s Hospice
Address Little Common Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 9NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)