Bank Housekeeping Assistant
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
Ad Hoc/Bank Hours
£11.44 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care. We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure, and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with emotional, practical, and spiritual support. We provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually, and in person through our community hub and in people’s homes through our Hospice at Home service.
About the Role
Sue Ryder’s Housekeeping staff play a critical role in the operation of our hospices, contributing to the comfort, safety, and dignity of patients and their families. Their work supports the overall mission of providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. This is a great opportunity to join our fantastic team of housekeeping assistants who enable a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for both the service users and their visitors.
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Maintaining the highest possible standard of cleanliness throughout the service including the laundry.
2. Responding to incidents that require quick, professional, and discreet assistance with regards to cleaning.
3. Safe storage and use of chemicals.
4. Recording all information required in line with Health and safety, compliance.
About you
Are you passionate about making a real difference? We’re looking for dedicated Housekeeping Assistants to join our team and help us provide exceptional service to our patients, families, and staff. At Sue Ryder, we take pride in building a team that is professional, passionate, and committed to delivering outstanding care. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you’ll play an active role in supporting our mission to provide holistic and individualized care, ensuring the best possible quality of life for our patients.
To join us as a Housekeeping Assistant, you’ll need:
1. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
2. Able to work within policies and procedures and Behavioural Framework.
3. Understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety Regulations.
Benefits
1. Enhanced pay for unsociable hours (30% nights and weekends, 60% for Bank holidays).
2. Company pension scheme.
3. 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays.
4. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
5. Enhanced sick pay.
6. Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals.
7. Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org.
8. Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website: Sue Ryder Careers.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing: Equity and Diversity.
If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
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