Housekeeper

Bolton Hospice; Bolton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free parking

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card

Training opportunities

No Smoking Policy

Job summary

Bolton Hospice is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to join our housekeeping team. The role covers cleaning to pre-set standards across the hospice and some stock control duties. Hours are 20 per week, Monday to Friday 6am–10am, with occasional extra shifts for leave cover.

You will work in a supportive team delivering compassionate care and maintain high hygiene standards to support patients and staff. Experience as a housekeeper, strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach are

Qualifications

• Experience as a housekeeper in a healthcare or NHS setting preferred.
• Able to work in a team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High personal standards and empathy in care environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean to pre-set standards across the hospice.
• Assist with stock control duties and cover shifts when needed.
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness to support patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

Here at Bolton Hospice, our team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families. We not only take care of patients' physical needs, we consider their emotional, spiritual and social needs too; and we also support families and close friends, both during illness and in bereavement. So that we can continue to provide the best experience for our patients, relatives and visitors, we are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and pro-active Housekeeper to join our friendly housekeeping team.

Salary £13,925 per annum (WTE £27,851)

Part Time - 20 hours per week

Monday - Friday 6am - 10am

The Role

The post holder is expected to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice. The key responsibilities will include cleaning to pre-set standards and some stock control duties. There would be an expectation that you would work extra shifts to cover for annual leave and other absences.

What you need

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper with high personal standards. You must be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with an empathetic approach. It would be advantageous to have previously worked in a health care setting and to have some knowledge of infection control procedures.

Why Bolton Hospice

Because our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them, together with creating a great place to work for all our people. You will be working within a friendly and committed team, based within our charity shops and the main Hospice site. You will be supported to develop and implement your own ideas to make a positive impact on income and the customer experience. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 30th August 2026

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.