About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Bank Housekeeper to join our team of Hospice Support Staff in Devizes.
With a can-do attitude and the ability to work on their own initiative, the successful candidate will help ensure the Hospice is always clean and welcoming for the children, families, visitors and staff, providing cover when needed to support the smooth running of the service.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience of working in a healthcare environment and who is familiar with infection control procedures.
This is a physically demanding role, involving regular movement around the Hospice, standing for periods of time, and carrying out cleaning and housekeeping tasks to a high standard.
About us Julias House is not a typical childrens hospice. We provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, providing frequent and regular support in their own homes, in the community or at our hospices.
Job description Job responsibilities As a bank role, hours will be offered on a flexible, as-needed basis to provide cover for planned and unplanned absence, busy periods and service needs. Ideally, the successful candidate will initially be covering a planned absence, working 17.5hours per week in the afternoon/evenings, for 4-6 weeks. However, going forwards, hours will vary and may includemornings or the occasional evenings and weekends.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Housekeeping experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare environment and who is familiar with infection control procedures
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 Julia’s House Dorset/Wiltshire Children’s Hospices
Address Devizes Hospice
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.juliashouse.org/ (Opens in a new tab)