Housekeeper

COPE CHILDREN'S TRUST T/A Rainbows Childrens Hospice; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in palliative care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their team. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe environment for children and families at the hospice. You will be responsible for daily cleaning, deep cleaning, and laundry duties, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in housekeeping, this is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. Join a team that values respect, dignity, and compassion for every individual.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Bupa Healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Affordable meals at the Hospice

Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit

Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Fun events like Total Wipe Out

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential for maintaining hygiene and safety.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of clinical, communal, and office areas.
• Perform laundry duties and maintain hospice linen.

Skills

Housekeeping

Health & Safety regulations

Infection control guidelines

COSHH procedures

Manual handling

Communication skills

Education

Experience in cleaning/housekeeping

Training in manual handling (desirable)

Job description

Housekeeper

Are you an experienced housekeeper? Do you have a good understanding of health and safety regulations? Are you looking for a full-time role where you can make a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Here at Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Our essential work wouldn't be possible without our Housekeeping Team, who ensure that the Hospice remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone. We're currently seeking a Housekeeper to join our dedicated team to help us maintain a safe, welcoming environment for the babies, children, young people, and families who need us most.

Location: Lark Rise, Loughborough, LE11 2HS
Salary: £22,310
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis including weekends.

About the role:

As a Housekeeper at Rainbows, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of the Hospice.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Daily Cleaning: Ensure clinical, communal, and office areas are thoroughly cleaned to maintain a hygienic and welcoming environment.
• Deep Cleaning: Perform deep cleaning of clinical areas as required, in line with infection control procedures.
• Laundry Duties: Wash and maintain hospice linen (e.g., towels, bed linen) and personal clothing for children and young people. Keep the linen room tidy and fully stocked.
• Specialised Cleaning Tasks: Undertake tasks such as curtain changing, organising carpet cleaning, and steam-cleaning rugs and curtains.
• Safe Product Use: Store and use cleaning products in accordance with COSHH procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in a similar role (e.g., cleaning, housekeeping).
• Understand infection control guidelines, COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
• Be comfortable with manual handling (e.g., moving furniture), with manual handling training or qualifications desirable.
• Experience in a clinical environment is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Be a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to treat all babies, children, young people, and families with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Our Benefits include:

• Free onsite parking at the Hospice.
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
• Bupa Healthcare Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice.
• Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme.
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors.

To apply for the role please click 'apply now' via the webpage here to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team.