Job summary Bury Hospice has an opportunity for a new Housekeeping Assistant to join their dedicated Housekeeping team. Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at Bury Hospice you will work as part of a team to ensure that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained within the hospice, operating according to the standard operating procedures and maintaining service standards. About us Bury Hospice delivers high-quality, compassionate palliative and end of life care to local people living with life-limiting illness. We offer a friendly and supportive working atmosphere in a pleasant purpose built setting. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.44 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0085-25-0007 Job locations Rochdale Old Road Bury Lancashire BL9 7RG Job description Job responsibilities CLEANING Undertake general cleaning duties of any areas within the Hospice building, as directed by the Operations Supervisor, to ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Carry out cleaning, washing, sweeping, polishing and dusting of designated areas, including bathrooms and toilets, and the cleaning of fixtures and fittings. Undertake the cleaning of floors and other surfaces using powered equipment including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and powered carpet cleaning machines, for which training will be given as required. Always use warning signs when carrying out floor cleaning duties. Empty litter bins and remove general refuse from buildings to bins. Use chemical cleaning materials and polishers in accordance with published procedures and to follow the training and instruction given for their use. Participate in deep cleaning programme as directed by Operations Supervisor. Comply with specialised cleaning requirements in the appropriate areas, as instructed, to ensure a high degree of sterilisation and to minimise the possibility of cross infection. Be aware of colour coded system in operation through the Hospice. Ensure that all waste (including contaminated waste) is transferred to appropriate bins for collection. Replenish disposable items as required, reporting high usage or losses to the Operations Supervisor. Identify reduced stock levels of materials needed for cleaning programme to Operations Supervisor. Work as part of a team to ensure that cleaning programme is completed. Attend team meetings scheduled by the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager Ordering of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor Receipt & checking of deliveries of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor. HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFIC DUTIES Carry out duties using safe and appropriate working practice, according to statutory regulations and guidelines, to ensure the safety of self, other staff, patients and visitors. Identify to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager working environments or practices that involve risk or are unsafe, and adhere to recommended actions as a result of completed risk assessments. Ensure that all hazardous substances are stored according to COSHH regulations. Wear specified protective clothing as necessary to perform duties. Report any faults to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager immediately. Attend mandatory health and safety training, e.g. manual handling, infection control, COSHH, fire safety, lone worker, and any other training required to ensure safe working practice. LAUNDRY Undertake, as appropriate, laundry service so as to ensure clean linen and staff uniforms are available as required. Operate laundry equipment, minimising risk of cross infection or contamination. Ensure all linen cupboards are kept appropriately stocked at all times. Participate in stock takes and audit of laundry, as directed by the Operations Supervisor. Ensure that patients personal laundry is completed and returned to patients as soon as possible, where patients carers are unable to do this. Job description Job responsibilities CLEANING Undertake general cleaning duties of any areas within the Hospice building, as directed by the Operations Supervisor, to ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Carry out cleaning, washing, sweeping, polishing and dusting of designated areas, including bathrooms and toilets, and the cleaning of fixtures and fittings. Undertake the cleaning of floors and other surfaces using powered equipment including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and powered carpet cleaning machines, for which training will be given as required. Always use warning signs when carrying out floor cleaning duties. Empty litter bins and remove general refuse from buildings to bins. Use chemical cleaning materials and polishers in accordance with published procedures and to follow the training and instruction given for their use. Participate in deep cleaning programme as directed by Operations Supervisor. Comply with specialised cleaning requirements in the appropriate areas, as instructed, to ensure a high degree of sterilisation and to minimise the possibility of cross infection. Be aware of colour coded system in operation through the Hospice. Ensure that all waste (including contaminated waste) is transferred to appropriate bins for collection. Replenish disposable items as required, reporting high usage or losses to the Operations Supervisor. Identify reduced stock levels of materials needed for cleaning programme to Operations Supervisor. Work as part of a team to ensure that cleaning programme is completed. Attend team meetings scheduled by the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager Ordering of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor Receipt & checking of deliveries of stores as directed by Operations Supervisor. HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIFIC DUTIES Carry out duties using safe and appropriate working practice, according to statutory regulations and guidelines, to ensure the safety of self, other staff, patients and visitors. Identify to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager working environments or practices that involve risk or are unsafe, and adhere to recommended actions as a result of completed risk assessments. Ensure that all hazardous substances are stored according to COSHH regulations. Wear specified protective clothing as necessary to perform duties. Report any faults to the Operations Supervisor/Finance & Operations Manager immediately. Attend mandatory health and safety training, e.g. manual handling, infection control, COSHH, fire safety, lone worker, and any other training required to ensure safe working practice. LAUNDRY Undertake, as appropriate, laundry service so as to ensure clean linen and staff uniforms are available as required. Operate laundry equipment, minimising risk of cross infection or contamination. Ensure all linen cupboards are kept appropriately stocked at all times. Participate in stock takes and audit of laundry, as directed by the Operations Supervisor. Ensure that patients personal laundry is completed and returned to patients as soon as possible, where patients carers are unable to do this. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Good organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage tasks simultaneously. Ability to prioritise and work under pressure / to deadlines. Efficient, resourceful and flexible. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Ability to operate relevant cleaning equipment. Ability to act as an advocate and represent the organisations work and values. Experience Essential Good knowledge of cleaning standards. Experience in working to a routine. Desirable Experience of housekeeping in a health care setting. Some knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, particularly COSHH. Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Good organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage tasks simultaneously. Ability to prioritise and work under pressure / to deadlines. Efficient, resourceful and flexible. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Ability to operate relevant cleaning equipment. Ability to act as an advocate and represent the organisations work and values. Experience Essential Good knowledge of cleaning standards. Experience in working to a routine. Desirable Experience of housekeeping in a health care setting. Some knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, particularly COSHH. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Bury Hospice Address Rochdale Old Road Bury Lancashire BL9 7RG Employer's website https://buryhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)