About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Bank Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. In this important role, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control across the hospice, while also supporting laundry services.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will contribute to creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. You will support day-to-day housekeeping and laundry activities, ensuring all areas meet required hygiene and infection prevention standards.
We are looking for someone with a positive and flexible approach, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. A strong commitment to health and safety, attention to detail and an understanding of the sensitive nature of hospice care will be essential to success in this role.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role details
Contract type: As and when required, on a fixed-term basis for six months. Working pattern: Shifts typically run between 7.00am and 4.00pm, with details to be discussed at interview. Salary and enhancements: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 2: £12.92 per hour, plus enhanced rates for Sunday and Bank Holiday hours of up to 83% of the basic hourly rate. Location: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull.Essential Criteria
Previous experience working in a housekeeping role. Experience and understanding of COSHH regulations. Good communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Empathy with the values and ethos of hospice care. Ability to work flexible hours as required.Desirable Criteria
Experience working within a healthcare environment. NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping. GCSE-level education (or equivalent).What's in it for you:
Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmesMarie Curie Benefits Package:
Defined contribution pension scheme, with charity contributions matched up to 7.5% Support with eye care costs (terms apply) Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme 15% discount in Marie Curie shops Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Life assuranceApplication Process
Closing date for applications: 26 August 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]
Additional Information
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a housekeeping role Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a Health Care environment
Qualifications Essential
Understanding of CoSHH regulations
Desirable
NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
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 Marie Curie
Address Marie Curie Hospice
Marsh Lane
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 1LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)