Bank Housekeeper

Join Our Housekeeping Team!

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.

Why Join Us

At our hospice every role matters. As a Bank Housekeeper youll 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 youre looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive environment this is the place for you.

What Youll Be Doing:

• 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.

For full details of what the role includes please read the attached Job Description or call Donna Searson

What youll bring:

• A positive can-do attitude and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit team.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage your time and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to high standards.
• A caring approach and the ability to communicate effectively with patients families and colleagues.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes when needed.
• A passion for supporting others in a meaningful hands-on way.

If youre looking for a role thats more than just cleaning where you can contribute to the well-being of others and be part of something special apply today!

About Ashgate:

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 2400 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful open and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace thats happy safe and supportive and our team seems to agree! In fact 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.

We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are which is why were open to flexible work arrangements including job-sharing.

As part of our team youll have access to training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths well support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what its like to work with us Visit our website check out our social media channels or listen to our podcast The Life and Death Podcast. Its a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Rolled Up Holiday Pay calculated and paid on a regular basis.
• For eligible staff a pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution helping you save for the future.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free on-site parking whenever youre working at the hospice.
• Discounted onsite café at our Old Brampton site available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and the time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference

To learn more about the role please contact Donna Searson Housekeeping Team Lead ator email . You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. Applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Additional information:

• If youre successful youll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider we prioritise the safety of our patients staff and visitors. Thats why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jabunless theres a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process our People Services team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call.

Additional support for candidates

• Were committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive fair and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities neurodiverse conditions or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.

Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing .
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage

For further guidance or information these resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office: Call 0
• Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council
• If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process please contact our HR team at or call.

Who we are

For more information about us please visit our website here.

Documents

Employment Type : Temp
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1