At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our hospice clean and welcoming for children and families.
- Company: Acorns Children’s Hospice, dedicated to supporting children in need.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounts, gym membership, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a caring team with excellent growth potential and a focus on children's rights.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in housekeeping and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Acorns Children’s Hospice is seeking a Housekeeper to assist with ensuring the housekeeping provision for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall is delivered effectively. At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands from our three hospices. Each hospice has specially decorated bedrooms, therapy rooms, a hydrotherapy room and dining facilities.
As Housekeeper, You Will:
- Undertake direct cleaning and laundry duties
- Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, including colour‑coded cleaning systems, use of microfibre, and cleaning sequence
- Ensure COSHH data sheets, cleaning specifications, and equipment maintenance logs are up to date
- Support volunteers in safe cleaning practices under supervision
About You:
- Previous experience of basic housekeeping duties including cleaning and laundry
- Committed to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Knowledge of COSHH and proper use of chemicals
- Understanding of colour‑coding systems
What We Offer:
- £26,227.50 per annum (£13.45 per hour) plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
- 15 hours per week
- Based in Acorns in Walsall (WS5 4NL)
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Bike2Work scheme – save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 15th July. You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
Housekeeper in Walsall employer: Acorns Children's Hospice
Acorns Children’s Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Walsall, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide generous benefits including a health cash plan, gym membership discounts, and career development opportunities through our Acorns Academy. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while fostering a culture of respect and growth.
