To supplement our permanent housekeeping team, our team of ‘bank staff’ provide cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in staffing, covering vacancies and staff absences.  We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive bank Housekeeper to provide operational cover within the hospice as part of our Facilities team, as and when required.

£9.00 per hour

Ad hoc, flexible working hours

The Role:

Working across all areas within the hospice, the role will support the effective running of our Housekeeping team during periods of staff leave, absences and during busy periods.  The post holder performs all cleaning and domestic duties in the hospice as required, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout.  This will include specialised cleaning in appropriate areas, such as treatment rooms and pharmacy, and maintenance of cleaning equipment.

What you need:

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper with high personal standards and a commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice. You must be able to work well in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills, along with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Experience of working in a clinical environment and an NVQ Level 1 qualification (cleaning related) would be an advantage.

Please do not apply if you have previously applied and have been notified that you have not been shortlisted.

The vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged as appropriate.

If you are interested in the post, please apply as soon as you can.

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.