Cleaner

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices; Framingham Earl; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's hospice organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to provide efficient housekeeping at their hospice outside Norwich. This vital role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety for children and families. The position is part-time (22.5 hours per week) with a salary of £24,000 FTE annually and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

NHS pension

Enhanced annual leave (27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays)

AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cleaner/Housekeeper.
• Understanding of COSHH.
• Current full, valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with hospice standards.
• Wash, dry, and iron clothes, bed linen, towels, and soft furnishings.
• Maintain safe storage and use of cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Skills

High standard of cleanliness

Ability to respond to unexpected priorities

Planning and organisational skills

Job description

Please note the role will be internally known as Housekeeper.

Join our team at East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) and make a real difference.

We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to provide an efficient, high-quality housekeeping at our purpose built hospice, The Nook, outside Norwich.

This is a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, young people, and their families.

Cleaner, The Nook Hospice - NR14 7PX

Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Salary £24,000 FTE, per annum

Main duties of the job

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with hospice standards.
• Wash, dry, and iron clothes, bed linen, towels, and soft furnishings.
• Maintain safe storage and use of cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Work as part of a team providing 7-day cover.

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

• Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
• Pool car provided when working in the community
• NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• 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 responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule,and as instructed by the, Facilities Site Manager, Care Manager or ServiceManager.
• Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings usingthe hospice laundry.
• Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
• Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaningproducts listed are used.
• Inform the Facilities Site Manager when stocks of cleaning materials arerunning low.
• Liaise with the Facilities SiteManager to ensure thatDepartment of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
• All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of theHousekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

• 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.

Other criteria

• Current full, valid driving license

Experience

• Experience working as a Cleaner/ Housekeeper

Knowledge and training

• Understanding of COSHH

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.