Housekeeper Assistant

Job Title

Housekeeper Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£25,272 (£15,163.20 pro rata – Band 2 – Competency Based Framework)

Hours

Part-Time, 22.5 hours over per week (5 days out of 7 per week inc. Bank holidays. 4.5 Hours per day between Mon -Sun)

Please Note: shifts are worked between 0700 and 1700 with a variable rota 

Contract

Part Time / Permanent

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

To support the hospice in delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and colleagues. Through high standards of housekeeping and infection prevention, the role contributes to the comfort, dignity and wellbeing of everyone who accesses hospice services.

The Role

To support the hospice in providing outstanding specialist palliative and end of life care by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.

Working as part of the Housekeeping team, the Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties in accordance with hospice policies, infection prevention and control procedures, COSHH regulations, and national healthcare cleanliness standards. The postholder will contribute to ensuring all clinical, non-clinical and public areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.

The role requires a compassionate and sensitive approach, recognising the needs of patients and families during challenging and emotional circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout all hospice areas, including patient, clinical, office and public spaces.
• Use, maintain and store cleaning equipment and materials safely, reporting any faults, maintenance issues or supply shortages promptly.
• Carry out daily, scheduled and ad hoc cleaning duties in accordance with hospice procedures and the NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
• Follow infection prevention and control requirements, including the safe use of PPE, cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.
• Complete cleaning records, room checklists and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings, one-to-one reviews and the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure housekeeping services support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Respect the dignity, privacy and individual needs of patients, families and visitors at all times.

Requirements

The Housekeeper Assistant will have:

Essential:

• Previous housekeeping or domestic services experience
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE level or demonstrable workplace experience.
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to use Outlook, Sharepoint, Word and Excel for data entry
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and COSHH procedures.
• Experience of laundry processes and procedures

Desirable:

• Experience within a healthcare, hospice, residential care or similar environment.
• Experience using healthcare cleaning schedules and audit processes.
• Knowledge of NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Donna Riva-Burdaky on 0161 437 8136 or email donna.riva-burdaky@moyacole.org.uk or more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Early application is encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.

To help us understand your genuine interest in working for Moya Cole Hospice and your suitability for the role, we ask that applications be completed in your own words and reflect your personal experience and values.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: Thursday 3 Sep 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed with sufficient notice