Compassionate Housekeeping Assistant – 20h/week

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Enhanced pension with 7% employer

Wellbeing and counselling services

Training and development opportunities

Group life insurance

Environmental and green agenda

Job summary

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST in the South West of England seeks an Assistant Housekeeper for Little Harbour. This part-time role covers 20 hours per week with a pro-rata salary between £13,219 and £13,928, plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays to reflect full‑time equivalent pay (£24,456–£25,767).

You will maintain a clean environment for children and families, assist with laundry, linen and ironing, and work as part of a caring team committed to making a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping, ideally in hotel or similar setting.
• Good communication skills and a warm, friendly approach.
• Awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Clean the house, prepare children's and family rooms, all main communal areas and bathrooms.
• Assist with laundry including laundering bed linen and clothes, ironing, stocking linen cupboards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Health & safety

Job description

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST in the South West of England seeks an Assistant Housekeeper for Little Harbour. This part-time role covers 20 hours per week with a pro-rata salary between £13,219 and £13,928, plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays to reflect full‑time equivalent pay (£24,456–£25,767).

You will maintain a clean environment for children and families, assist with laundry, linen and ironing, and work as part of a caring team committed to making a real difference.