Housekeeping Assistant

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in our charity shops

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice in North Chailey is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to keep patient rooms, corridors and communal areas clean to a high standard. You’ll work 22.5 hours across five days, supporting a welcoming and respectful environment for patients, families and staff.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety and confidentiality, with opportunities to contribute to a compassionate, values-driven team that makes a local difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles (desirable but not essential).
• Good literacy, numeracy, and understanding of health and safety.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and offices to a high standard.
• Using a variety of cleaning methods and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensuring waste is disposed of correctly and infection control procedures are followed.
• Maintaining patient dignity and privacy at all times.
• Supporting the wider team in creating a warm, respectful environment.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Literacy & numeracy

Health and safety

Flexible attitude

Communication

Confidentiality

Organisation

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming environments? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At St Peter & St James Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional care and support to those affected by life-limiting illnesses. As Housekeeping Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our hospice, ensuring a safe and comforting space for patients, families, and staff.

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, NorthCommon Rd, North ChaileyBN8 4ED
• Working hours: 22.5 hour a week over 5 days (4.5 hours an afternoon)
• Closing date: Early applications encouraged – we will shortlist and interview as applications are received.

This is a Permanent , Part Time vacancy.

What You’llDo:

• Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and offices to a high standard.
• Using a variety of cleaning methods and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensuring waste is disposed of correctly and infection control procedures are followed.
• Maintaining patient dignity and privacy at all times.
• Supporting the wider team in creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles (desirable but not essential).
• Good literacy, numeracy, and understanding of health and safety.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts compassion, collaboration, and empowerment at the heart of everything we do. Make a real impact in your local community.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that truly matters, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Find the full job description for this role at the bottom of the page.

If you have any informal enquiries, please don't hesitate to contact Front of House Manager Jackie Manvilleat j [e-mail]

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.

If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity

The Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Monthly occupational health clinics
• 20% discount in our charity shops

Our people

• Vrishali Pawar
• People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

• Jon Anderson
• Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."

• Data & Admin Team Officer

"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."

• Gavin Carby & James Dickens
• Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician

"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."

• Retail Manager

"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [e-mail] .

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).