Housekeeping Assistant

Trinity hospice; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

On-site parking

Staff meals

Pension scheme

Maternity/paternity benefits

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Trinity Hospice & Brian House is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the hospice, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.

Join a dedicated housekeeping team, receive full training, and contribute to compassionate care. You will work flexibly, support colleagues, and help create a comfortable space that respects dignity and promotes wellbeing for everyone using our services.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality is beneficial.
• Must maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication and caring approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining hospice areas to the highest standards.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Managing laundry and linen services, including curtain changes.
• Safely using cleaning equipment and materials.
• Supporting colleagues to deliver a high-quality service.
• Using the room booking system to plan work around meetings and events.
• Reporting maintenance issues and health and safety concerns.
• Helping to create a welcoming environment for patients, families and visitors.
• Supporting new team members as a workplace buddy.
• Working positively with colleagues across departments.

Skills

Cleanliness

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Care setting awareness

Job description

At Trinity Hospice & Brian House, every role makes a difference. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant to join our team and help ensure our hospice remains a safe, comfortable and welcoming place for patients, families, visitors, staff and volunteers.

This is an opportunity to become part of an organisation that provides outstanding specialist palliative care and support across the Fylde Coast. Your contribution will help create an environment where people feel cared for, respected and supported at some of the most important times in their lives.

The Role

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospice. Working as part of a supportive housekeeping team, you’ll help ensure that all areas are clean, safe and presentable while supporting the comfort and wellbeing of everyone who visits or works within the hospice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining hospice areas to the highest standards
• Following infection prevention and control procedures
• Managing laundry and linen services, including curtain changes
• Safely using cleaning equipment and materials
• Supporting colleagues to deliver a consistent, high-quality service
• Using our room booking system to plan work around meetings and events
• Reporting maintenance issues and health and safety concerns
• Helping to create a welcoming environment for patients, families and visitors
• Supporting new team members as a workplace buddy
• Working positively with colleagues across departments

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering excellent standards of cleanliness
• Has a positive, reliable and professional approach
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Is flexible, organised and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Understands the importance of a clean and safe environment within a care setting
• Has good communication skills and a caring approach
• Shares our values of compassion, respect and excellence

Previous housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is committed to making a positive difference and helping us provide the best possible experience for those who use our services.

Why Join Trinity Hospice & Brian House?

We value our people and offer a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 38 days annual leave (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted staff meals
• Pension scheme, including NHS Pension transfer arrangements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, friendly and caring working environment

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