Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Kinross; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As a Housekeeper, you'll ensure a clean and welcoming environment at a renowned hospice, supporting families during challenging times. This part-time role offers flexibility, professional development, and a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to high standards and infection control, your contributions will help create a safe haven for those in need. Embrace the opportunity to work in a meaningful position where your efforts truly matter.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Professional development programs

Employee Assistance Programmes

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Training will be provided for all necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the hospice environment.
• Prepare bedrooms for children and families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kindness and reliability

Understanding of Health and Safety

Cleaning experience

Job description

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Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day!

We are looking for two housekeepers to join our team at Rachel House in Kinross.

We have 35 hours available across four shifts per week, covering Friday to Monday. This role is well-suited to a Job Share arrangement, and we welcome applications for part-time hours.

For example, this could involve each person working four shifts per fortnight—one full weekend on (Friday to Monday) and the next weekend off. Alternatively, applicants could work two shifts per week on a rotating schedule covering shifts Friday to Monday. Lastly, we could consider shifts worked on set days every week (Friday to Monday).

Our Housekeepers play an essential role in maintaining the highest service levels within the Hospice. Join our Housekeeping team and help create a warm, welcoming environment. We take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control practices to ensure a safe environment for our children, families, and staff.

• Helping to ensure a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for families, visitors, staff, and volunteers.
• Preparing our children’s and parents’ bedrooms for their stay with us.

About You

• You will be kind, reliable, and friendly with good communication skills.
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a healthcare or commercial environment would be beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety and Infection Control Practices is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Looking to work somewhere that genuinely makes a difference.

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and to offer care and support to empower them to make the most of their short time together. As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in achieving this vision.

We offer:

• Flexibility – Part-time work is welcomed. Shifts available: Friday to Monday, typically during daytime, with 8.75 hours per day.
• Salary: In line with the Real Living Wage, with transparent salary progression.
• Pension: Opportunity to contribute to an NHS scheme or a local government pension scheme.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to a cause that makes a real difference to children and families supported by CHAS.
• Professional development: Access to our comprehensive learning and development programmes to enhance your skills.
• Supportive environment: Work within an experienced, supportive team with access to wellbeing tools, including Employee Assistance Programmes (free counselling & financial advice).
• Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension schemes, incremental salary progression, life assurance, discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
• Free onsite parking.

Further Information and How to Apply

If you wish to join our team, please upload your CV or complete our application form.

Further details about the role can be found in the attached documents.

To arrange an informal chat about the position, contact Lorraine Churchill, Head Housekeeper.

For recruitment queries, contact our HR Team at 0131 444 3293 or via email.

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