Domestic Housekeeping Assistant

Moya Cole Hospice; Manchester; In loco; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

35 days annual leave rising to 37/41

Buy an additional week annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory pension up to 7%

Life cover

Free parking

Discounted meals on site

Meaningful work

Leadership development framework

IIP Platinum employer

Descrizione del lavoro

Moya Cole Hospice is seeking a Domestic Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. You will work within the Housekeeping team, carrying out cleaning duties in line with policy, infection prevention and NHS standards.

The role requires compassion, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with opportunities to develop leadership skills within a supportive framework.

Competenze

• Experience in housekeeping within healthcare or hospice settings.
• Proficiency with NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
• Ability to use basic IT tools for data entry and records.

Mansioni

• Maintain high cleanliness and presentation in all hospice areas.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and COSHH regulations.
• Complete cleaning records and documentation accurately.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support patient care.

Conoscenze

Housekeeping experience

Infection prevention

COSHH knowledge

Laundry processes

IT basics (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Healthcare environment experience

Audit and cleaning schedules

Vulnerable people handling

Formazione

GCSE level literacy/numeracy or equivalent

Strumenti

Outlook

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking to recruit a domestic housekeeping assistant tosupport the hospice in delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end oflife care by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients,families, visitors and colleagues. Through high standards of housekeeping and infection prevention, therole contributes to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of everyone who accesseshospice services.

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for amuch-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicantsmust be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship atthis time.

Thesuccessful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate tothe role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder withinthe organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding trainingappropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles andresponsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the WorkingTogether to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty2015.

We reserve the rightto close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

ClosingDate: 27th November 2026

InterviewDate: TBC with sufficient notice

Main duties of the job

Tosupport the hospice in providing outstanding specialist palliative and end oflife care by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients,families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.

Workingas part of the Housekeeping team, the Housekeeping Assistant is responsible forcarrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties in accordance with hospicepolicies, infection prevention and control procedures, COSHH regulations, andnational healthcare cleanliness standards. The postholder will contribute toensuring all clinical, non-clinical and public areas meet the highest standardsof cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.

Therole requires a compassionate and sensitive approach, recognising the needs ofpatients and families during challenging and emotional circumstances.

About us

At Moya Cole, there's one thing that motivates us, and that'sproviding excellent care and support to those living with or affected bylife-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstandingperson-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure MoyaCole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieveour purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-timeemployees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave(pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7%matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHSpension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a differencein the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadershipskills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating theright environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Job responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene andpresentation throughout all hospice areas, including patient, clinical, officeand public spaces.
• Use, maintain and store cleaning equipment andmaterials safely, reporting any faults, maintenance issues or supply shortagespromptly.
• Carry out daily, scheduled and ad hoc cleaning dutiesin accordance with hospice procedures and the NHS National Standards ofHealthcare Cleanliness.
• Follow infection prevention and control requirements,including the safe use of PPE, cleaning equipment and chemicals in line withCOSHH regulations.
• Complete cleaning records, room checklists and otherrequired documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings,one-to-one reviews and the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinicalcolleagues to ensure housekeeping services support the delivery of high-qualitypatient care.
• Respect the dignity, privacy and individual needs ofpatients, families and visitors at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous housekeeping or domestic services experience
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to use Outlook, Sharepoint, Word and Excel for data entry
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and COSHH procedures.
• Experience of laundry processes and procedures.
• Experience within a healthcare, hospice, residential care or similar environment.
• Experience using healthcare cleaning schedules and audit processes.
• Knowledge of NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE level or demonstrable workplace experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to undertake manual handling activities appropriate to the role following training.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, respectful and professional approach.
• Understanding of the importance of dignity, confidentiality and privacy.
• Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work sensitively within a hospice environment.

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.

£25,272 a yearBand 2 Competency Based Framework