About this role
Job summary To ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice, through adhering to recognised policies and procedures. To be able to work unsupervised across the hospice building. To work alongside the other departments and teams across the Hospice. To ensure confidentiality at all times.
Main duties of the job Managing the day-to-day housekeeping workload to ensure timely completion of work. Perform all housekeeping duties in the Hospice building as required, Use the cleaning schedules to ensure all work is undertaken and recorded as per policies and procedures. Observe specialist cleaning requirements in relevant areas (e.g in-patient unit, and treatment rooms) as instructed, to ensure a high degree of cleanliness and minimise the risk of cross infection. Follow relevant policies and procedures in role to ensure infection prevention and control is adhered to at all times. Replenish disposable items as required, reporting high usage or losses to the housekeeping supervisor Attend all training sessions required for the role, including all mandatory and statutory education annually. Prioritise a changing workload, often working under pressure, keeping all team members up to date with changes in schedules or tasks. Maintain departmental records and checklists / cleaning schedules as required. Ensure that all supplies are used economically, according to any specified procedures, and that waste is kept to a minimum. Report any accidents and/or incidents using the relevant forms as soon as possible. Report any breakdowns or defects in equipment to the relevant administrator. Observe safe working practices current national recommendations and legislation. Manage waste in the Hospice, recycling appropriate waste where possible. Ensure laundry requirements are carried out for relevant departments.
About us St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Housekeeper
£13.19 per hour, 12 hours a week.
£8,230.56 per annum
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our excellent housekeeping team.
We are looking for an efficient Housekeeper to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice.
You will work alongside other teams as well as visitors, patients & volunteers in all areas of the Hospice, therefore communication skills are a must.
Its also important that you possess a great level of compassion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Join the hospice and make a real difference every day!
Closing date: 2nd June 2026
Person Specification
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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. Mary's Hospice
Address
Ulverston Cumbria
LA12 7JP
Employer's website https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)