Housekeeper (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Ashgate Hospicecare; Old Brampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashgate Hospicecare in England is seeking an experienced housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. This 24-hour contract runs Monday to Friday 7:30am–6:00pm and weekend 7:30am–4:30pm, with duties spanning patient rooms, clinical spaces and public areas.

You will restock supplies, support bed-making and floor care, follow safety guidelines, and engage compassionately with people.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all areas of the hospice are clean and hygienic, including patient rooms, clinical spaces, and public areas.
• Carrying out deep cleans following patient discharge and maintaining hygiene standards throughout.
• Restocking supplies like hand towels, soap, and toilet rolls.
• Supporting your colleagues with tasks like bed-making, curtain washing, and floor care.
• Following all safety guidelines and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Engaging respectfully with patients and visitors, offering support when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Highly motivated

Proactive

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Infection Control

Job description

Are you an experienced housekeeper looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real difference? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our hospice housekeeping team, to play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Hours: This is a position for a 24-hour contract. Working Monday Friday between 7.30am and 18.00pm and weekend hours between 7.30am and 16.30pm.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeper, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing the best care for our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on our values of care, compassion, respect, and teamwork. If your looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive environment, this is the place for you.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all areas of the hospice are clean and hygienic, including patient rooms, clinical spaces, and public areas.
• Carrying out deep cleans following patient discharge and maintaining hygiene standards throughout.
• Restocking supplies like hand towels, soap, and toilet rolls.
• Supporting your colleagues with tasks like bed-making, curtain washing, and floor care.
• Following all safety guidelines and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Engaging respectfully with patients and visitors, offering support when needed.

About us

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our HR team is available at [e-mail] or 01246 568 801.

We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance.

Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our HR team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Infection Control.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,922 to £25,629 a year(Salary is based on the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours)