About this role
Job summary
Housekeeper, Milton Hospice - CB24 6AB
Full and Part Time Applicants consideredContract: PermanentSalary: £25,000 FTE per annum
Free on-site parking and access from Cambridge via:
Citi 2 bus service Park & Ride (PR5) bus service Pedestrian and cycle access across the A14 via dedicated bridgeWorking Pattern:
Full & Part Time applications considered Minimum 2 days (5 days full time) over a 7 day working week Working Flexible hours (7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday with days off in the week to accommodate 2 out of 4 weekend coverage)
Salary:
£25,000 PLUS circa £2,000 per annum in weekend enhancements based on working 2 out or 4 weekends, rates as below:Enhanced Rates - Weekends, Evenings & Bank Holidays:o + 30% Saturdays & Eveningso + 60% Sundays & Bank Holidays
We are seeking a Housekeeper join our small facilities team at our hospice in Milton.
Main duties of the job
Are you:
Happy to work on your own and as part of a team? Flexible to work weekends? Good at adapting to change possibly at short notice?
Do you have:
Experience in housekeeping or cleaning? A high standard of cleanliness and attention to detail?
The role:
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 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
Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.
Closing date: 20/10/2026
About us
Comprehensive range of benefits:
Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices Pool car provided when working in the community Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes NHS pension - continuation if already contributing Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance Free eye 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 description Job responsibilities
To provide an efficient, cost effective Housekeeping service for the Milton Hospice.
Responsibilities
Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the Facilities Site Manager or delegated other. 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. Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning materials within all COSHH cupboards on site and request new stock using appropriate process with Facilities Site Manager in good time to replenish. Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that 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. Supervise volunteers, if required.
All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper
Skills and Abilities Essential
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.
Desirable
Computer literate
Other Requirements Desirable
Current full, valid driving license
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 East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
Address East Anglias Childrens Hospices (each)
Church Lane
Milton
CAMBRIDGE
CB24 6AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.each.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)