Housekeeper

St-Lukes-Hospice; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke’s Hospice Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our Facilities team. You will deliver high standards of cleanliness across the hospice, including patient areas, clinical spaces and public areas, and support our laundry service.

You will work independently and as part of a supportive team, with training provided in infection control and COSHH; a caring, detail‑driven approach helps us create a compassionate environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping, domestic, or laundry role (healthcare or hospitality settings ideal but not essential)
• A conscientious, caring attitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Understanding of infection control, COSHH, and health and safety procedures (training provided)
• A commitment to upholding the values of St Luke’s: Compassionate, Dignified, Inspired, and Pioneering

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks in line with set schedules
• Safely dispose of waste, including clinical waste, in accordance with infection control and colour-coding procedures
• Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely and efficiently following full training
• Clean and remake beds after discharge or during patient bathing/therapy
• Support the laundry service: washing, drying, ironing, and returning items to the correct patient or location
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout the Hospice
• Report any faulty equipment or issues to the Housekeeping Coordinator

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Job description

At St Luke’s, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, dignified, and high-quality care to the people of Sheffield. As part of our commitment to excellence, we’re looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join our Facilities team and help maintain the clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports every aspect of the care we provide.

About the role

As a Housekeeper, you’ll be responsible for delivering a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our Hospice site, including patient areas, clinical spaces, and public areas. You'll also support our laundry service, ensuring that bed linen, curtains and patients' personal laundry are managed with care and efficiency.

Whether you're making a bed, ensuring a patient’s laundry is returned with dignity, or helping to create a comforting and calm atmosphere, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day experience of our patients and their families.

Key responsibilities

Carry out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks in line with set schedules

Safely dispose of waste, including clinical waste, in accordance with infection control and colour-coding procedures

Use cleaning and laundry equipment safely and efficiently following full training

Clean and remake beds after discharge or during patient bathing/therapy

Support the laundry service: washing, drying, ironing, and returning items to the correct patient or location

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout the Hospice

Report any faulty equipment or issues to the Housekeeping Coordinator

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in a housekeeping, domestic, or laundry role (healthcare or hospitality settings ideal but not essential)

A conscientious, caring attitude and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

Understanding of infection control, COSHH, and health and safety procedures (training provided)

A commitment to upholding the values of St Luke’s: Compassionate, Dignified, Inspired, and Pioneering

What we offer

A meaningful role in a respected local charity

A supportive, friendly team environment

Access to training, development, and progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives and employee support services

The chance to help us make every moment matter for our patients and families

Why Join Us:

At StLuke’s, we offer more than just a job - we offer a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference. In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide opportunities for ongoing training and development, a competitive benefit package, and a chance to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team. You can find out more about our benefits here:https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/work-for-us-benefits

Join Our Team:

For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Mary Green or Katy Newton, Housekeeping Team Leads on0114 235 7585

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice: We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.

Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.

The Organisation

St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.

Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.

The Benefits

Advantageous terms and conditions of employment

Family friendly: we work with you to make your role fit your personal circumstances

Working here means you are very important to us and your health and wellbeing matters

Generous learning and development opportunities

We are proud to offer a range of other miscellaneous benefits to our employees

About St Luke's

• Our values

We are caring, pioneering and respectful. We are St Luke's.

• Working at St Luke's

Working here means you are very important to us and our purpose of giving patients and their families the high-quality care we need.

• Why work for us?

"I love working at St Luke's. The work is really varied and I go home every day knowing I've made a difference to people at a really important part of their and their family's lives."

St Luke's Hospice Sheffield

Little Common Lane, Sheffield, S11 9NE
Tel: [phone]
Registered Charity Number: 254402