Housekeeper

Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a respected hospice, dedicated to delivering exceptional cleanliness and care. As a housekeeping staff member, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors. This position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal development. Work alongside a supportive team within a small organization that values its staff and encourages innovative ideas. If you are hardworking and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Free Onsite Parking

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Discount Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping with a commitment to hygiene.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to department demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Interact with patients and visitors while providing care.

Skills

Hygiene Standards

Flexibility

Compassionate Care

Job description

At Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, we are committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness, visitor and patient care whilst creating a safe and supported environment. We are looking to recruit experienced, hardworking, and compassionate people to join our team of housekeeping staff.

Role Requirements

1. Ability to work flexibly across the week due to the busy nature of our housekeeping department.
2. Commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

About Us

Our teams take pride in working for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw. We are specialists in our field, respected and valued by our community. As a small organization, we work closely across teams, allowing for quick adoption and trial of new ideas. Our leadership team is visible and approachable, providing opportunities for staff to influence the work of the hospice.

Our Culture and Benefits

Our staff survey reflects an employer that values its people and encourages development. Despite current challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis, we remain stable and ambitious. We look forward to collaborating with our health and care partners and community.

Here are some testimonials from our team:

“I joined the team almost 4 years ago and I feel incredibly proud to work at EVH. I have a great team of staff. Whilst we deliver an exceptional standard of hygiene and cleanliness, we also play a key role interacting with patients, visitors, and service users.”

— Hospitality Lead

“I have been part of the housekeeping team for almost 2 years. The role offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and supportive, flexible working. I love working here!”

— Housekeeper

Benefits

• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance for staff working regular hours
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted local gym membership
• Access to discount schemes for high street retailers and more

For more details about working at the Hospice, click here.

To apply, please complete an application form. For guidance on applying, click here.

Please note, this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Shift Details

Rotating shifts across 7 days a week:

• 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
• 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
• 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:

Carlisle