Housekeeper in Carlisle

Overview

At Eden Valley Hospice we are committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness, visitor and patient care whilst creating a safe and supported environment. We are looking to recruit experienced, hardworking and compassionate people to join our team of housekeeping staff. Due to the busy nature of our housekeeping department, the ability to work flexibly across the week would be required. Our teams have a sense a pride working for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw. We are specialists in what we do, and we are respected and valued by our community. As a small organisation it means we work closely across teams and ideas for improvement can be adopted and trialled quickly. Our leadership team is visible and approachable, and you will have the chance to influence the work of the hospice. Our staff survey reflects an employer which values people and a place where their development is encouraged. While the cost-of-living crisis is bringing us challenges – we are stable and ambitious for the future, and we are excited about opportunities to collaborate with our health and care partners and our community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the hospice environment.
• Interact with patients, visitors and service users in a courteous and supportive manner.
• Work effectively as part of the housekeeping team and across departments to support improvements and efficient operations.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures and organisational policies.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across 7 days, including shift rotations.
• Disclosures and Barrings Service (DBS) check required.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Benefits

• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistant Programme
• Life insurance for all staff working regular hours
• Free, onsite parking
• Discounted local gym membership
• Access to discount schemes for high street retailers and more

For more details of the benefits of working for the Hospice, please note the information above.

Salary: 18 hours: £11,459.33 / 24 hours: £15,279.10 (FTE £23,873.60) plus shift enhancements for Bank Holidays/weekend working.

Location: Carlisle

Contract type: Part-time – rotating shifts across 7 days.