Housekeeper

Spire Healthcare Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Pension scheme

Spire for You discounts

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Job summary

Spire Washington Hospital is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join the friendly housekeeping team on a part-time, permanent basis. You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

No formal qualifications are required, but reliability, professional communication and a proactive approach are essential. Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends is appreciated to cover shifts.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Reliable, professional and able to communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning schedules in line with shift requirements.
• Ensure rooms are clean and set up to the correct layout.
• Maintain cleanliness across offices, clinical areas and public spaces.
• Work closely with clinical colleagues to support day-to-day needs.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Maintain consistently high standards across the hospital.

Skills

Reliable and professional

Communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Team-oriented

Independent worker

Methodical

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Housekeeper | Washington | Part-time | Permanent | 20 hours per week | excellent benefits

Spire Washington Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our experienced housekeeping team on a part-time, permanent basis.

Role Purpose

As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the hospital. You will play an important role in ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Completing cleaning schedules in line with the requirements of your shift.
• Ensuring rooms are clean, prepared and set up to the correct layout as required.
• Maintaining cleanliness across offices, clinical areas and public spaces.
• Working closely with clinical colleagues to support the day-to-day needs of the hospital.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Supporting the team to maintain consistently high standards across the hospital.

Who We Are Looking For

No formal qualifications are required, but we are looking for someone who is reliable, professional and able to communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning or housekeeping role, ideally in a customer-facing environment.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to build rapport with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• A team-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• High personal standards and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• "Spire for You" reward platform, offering discounts and cashback with over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free onsite parking, helping colleagues save an average of £50 per month.
• Ongoing development, support and reward.

We are committed to supporting our employees’ wellbeing through work-life balance, development opportunities and a positive working environment.

Our Values

We are proud of our heritage in private healthcare and are guided by our values:

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Our people are our difference. Their dedication, warmth and commitment to excellence are what set Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading independent hospital groups, providing diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care across hospitals and clinics in England, Wales and Scotland.

For us, it is more than just treating patients. It is about looking after people.

Closing Date

To support a smooth recruitment process, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.