Housekeeping Assistant

NHS; Farnham; On-site; CAD 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant in Farnham to maintain cleanliness and contribute to a friendly atmosphere for patients. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a flexible attitude. Training will be provided for the right candidate. This part-time role offers £9,940 annually for 15 hours/week, with additional benefits like a pension plan and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays

Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Skill Development and Training

Flexible hours and working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to support clinicians as a Housekeeping Assistant.
• Willingness to learn and receive in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Support a friendly atmosphere for patients and families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong team working skills

Flexible and professional approach

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Salary: £9,940 per annum (£24,852 WTE based on 37.5 hours a week)

Hours: 15 hours per week Saturday & Sunday 7.00am-3.00pm

Location: Camberley (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

We have vacancies for weekend Housekeeping Assistants to join our busy, friendly and supportive housekeeping team, as we look towards growing our team in preparation for moving back to our new hospice in Farnham. This role will be temporarily based at Kings Lodge Care Home in Camberley until our new hospice is completed, at which point our IPU and this role will relocate from Camberley to Farnham.

Our Housekeepers are an essential part of Phyllis Tuckwell, not only for housekeeping but for maintaining a positive and friendly atmosphere for our patients and their families. Whilst previous experience of similar work in an in-patient environment is preferred, this is not essential, and in-house training will be provided for the successful candidate.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

About You

A successful Housekeeping Assistant will have:

• The ability to support clinicians.
• A flexible and professional approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team working skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Basic computer skills

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care. Our Housekeeping team members are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and families can be read about here:

https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

Benefits and Working Environment

We Offer:

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Skill Development and Training
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues

97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Julie Erdilek, Housekeeping and Catering Manager on [e-mail] or phone [phone]. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email: [e-mail].

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: This is a rolling advert, with interviews taking place as suitable applications are received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Job responsibilities

PHILLIS TUCKWELL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE:

To monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness of the environment, understand specific professional ethical aspects of the job role and continually maintain and update knowledge. Ability to carry out the requirements of the job or a range of related jobs requiring light physical effort.

Responsibilities:

1.0 Professional

1.1 To ensure all surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt and debris and that appropriate cleaning agents and equipment are used.

1.2 To ensure appropriate protective clothing is worn, including uniform and footwear.

1.3 To ensure cleaning is carried out in a manner and at a time that causes minimum disruption.

1.4 To ensure spillages and hazards are removed with minimal delay.

1.5 To inform the appropriate authority when cleaning schedules cannot be carried out.

1.6 To ensure equipment and materials are returned to the appropriate storage place.

1.7 To ensure requests from patients and families are checked with clinical staff and that any concerns are passed on to nursing staff.

1.8 To ensure food and beverages are served in an appropriate and safe manner in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

2.0 Operational

2.1 To have an awareness of, and to observe policy systems and procedures relating to area of work, including emergency procedures.

2.2 To take steps to meet key aspects of the role and main responsibilities.

2.3 To effectively manage self and lead others to meet hospice aims and objectives in terms of day-to-day activities.

2.4 Maintain concentration when using machinery and equipment.

3.0 Training and Development

a) Team

3.1 To attend statutory training sessions as directed by the Housekeeping Manager and understand legislation associated with such training.

3.2 Through the hospice annual appraisal review system, review training needs and agree yearly objectives with the Housekeeping Manager.

3.3 To create a positive learning environment, enable staff to learn through positive and negative experiences.

b) Personal

3.4 To work effectively with colleagues in a team and to provide support and consideration to others as necessary.

3.5 To be prepared to make suggestions as to how improvements could be made and to contribute in team meetings.

4.0 Customer

4.1 Maintain professional interaction with patients, relatives, and carers.

4.2 Provide a high level of service always delivering a good patient experience.

5.0 Research

5.1 To be aware of and to take part in quality testing issues in conjunction with the Housekeeping Manager.

6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.

You are required to:

• adhere to Phyllis Tuckwell’s Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authorities multi-agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
• inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwell's philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promote total team spirit.

This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.

Person Specification

• To have awareness of policies.
• To be able to follow systems and procedures relating to the job role.
• To have awareness of Health & Safety.
• To understand the importance of security and confidentiality, is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided.
• To be aware of own safety and other people around you.
• Ability to maintain good levels of concentration when handling equipment.

Experience

• Ability to carry out the requirements of the job role.
• Understand the importance of updating job knowledge.
• Previous experience of similar work in a hospital/care environment preferred but not essential.
• Food & Hygiene or Manual Handling certificates are beneficial but not essential.

Team Working

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Develops effective relationships with colleagues and creates a sense of team spirit.
• Provides personal support to colleagues when required.

Quality & Computer Skills

• Promotes a positive aptitude to work.
• Provides a quality service.
• Takes care in carrying out all aspects of the role.
• Quality of work should always be of a high standard.
• Be in possession of basic IT skills, e-mail and internet usage; willingness to increase IT skills.

Managing Work

• Ability to make decisions and work on own initiative when required to do so.
• Meet key aspects within your job role.
• To obtain resources when necessary, in day to day activities to get things done.
• Ability to undertake light physical duties.

Relationships and Verbal Communication

• To have the ability to read communication books and communicate back.
• To be able to listen to others and not be judgmental.
• Ability to communicate within groups at all levels.
• Display empathy when communicating with relatives, carers and volunteers.
• Show discretion when encountering difficult situations.

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.

£9,940 a year for 15 hours per week (WTE £24,852 for 37.5 hours)