229984 Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to maintain hygiene and cleanliness at its Edinburgh hospice. The successful candidate will ensure cleanliness in patient and public areas, support laundry services, and be flexible in covering shifts. Experience in a cleaning role, particularly in healthcare, is preferred. The position offers 15 hours per week over 2 days, with a salary of approximately £25,694 to £27,000 pro-rated for part-time hours.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance (27 days plus 10 public holidays)

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programs

Defined contribution pension schemes

Loan schemes for bikes, computers

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all public areas.
• Carry out thorough cleaning of patient rooms and common areas.
• Conduct deep cleans of patient rooms following discharge.
• Participate in laundry shifts and manage linen deliveries.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Understanding of COSHH regulations

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Marie Curie is the UK’s 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’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join our Housekeeping Team at Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice on a part-time basis for a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Hospice, ensuring all areas are kept safe and welcoming for patients, families, and staff. Responsibilities also include managing laundry and ironing duties to support the smooth running of the service. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require covering Bank Holidays, annual leave, sickness, and other short-term absences, occasionally at short notice. Wherever possible, additional hours will be planned in advance.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all public areas, starting with the reception and progressing into the In-Patient Unit (IPU) wards.
• Carry out thorough cleaning of patient rooms, ward corridors, toilets, administrative offices, and kitchen areas.
• Conduct deep cleans of patient rooms following discharge, in line with infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in laundry shifts, including operating and checking washing machines, managing linen deliveries, and ensuring linen is stocked and distributed appropriately.
• Support the wider Housekeeping Team by providing cover during Bank Holidays, annual leave, sickness, and other short-term absences.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare or similar setting but not essential.
• A good understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations and safe working practices.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, compassionate attitude aligned with the values and ethos of hospice care.

Qualifications

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Additional information

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £25,694 to £27,000 please note this salary is based on full time hours, this salary will be pro-rata based on the part time hours advertised. You will receive enhancements for working weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Contract:12 months Fixed Term Contract - Onsite - 15 hours per week across (2 days) including weekends

Based: Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh Frogston Road West EH10 7DR

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees Please see the full job description here Application Process • 17th October 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

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.

If you require further information please contact Grainne Henderson Talent Acquisition Advisor at [e-mail]

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.

We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]