Bank Housekeeper
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St Clare Hospice Bank Housekeeper
The closing date is 19 November 2026
Job summary
At St Clare Hospice, our housekeeping team helps provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families and colleagues. We are looking for a friendly and reliable Housekeeper who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team. Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable. This is a bank position, with shifts offered on an as-needed basis. However, we currently expect regular monthly hours to be available. If you'd like to make a difference in a caring and supportive hospice environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To fulfil such cleaning and domestic duties as are necessary to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the designated work area To carry out deep cleans as and when required To carry out all cleaning as per hospice schedule adhering to infection control at all times
About us
St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people affected by a life-limiting illness in West Essex and the borders of eastern Hertfordshire. Our care helps patients, their families, and carers, to make the most of every moment together, no matter how long they have left to live. We support them both at home and in the Hospice. You will be working as part of the Catering and Housekeeping Team at the Hospice. The team is responsible for providing high standards of cleaning and catering services, helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.52 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
NTX1249966
Job locations
St Clare Hospice
Hastingwood Wood
Hastingwood
Essex
CM17 9JX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be welcoming and caring to all who come to St. Clare Hospice Centre. To respect the needs of patients and visitors for privacy and support. To clean all floors, fittings, and surfaces, including the cleaning of wash hand basins, sinks, toilets and fittings in the designated work area, in accordance with standards set by the Care Quality Commission. To ensure paper hand towels, toilet roll, liquid soap and alcohol rub dispensers are fully stocked at all times. To empty all waste bins and clinical waste bins daily being careful to observe health and safety policy and infection control policy. To document cleaning activities for audit purposes. To clean domestic equipment and keep domestic equipment storage cupboard clean and tidy and report any equipment failures to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager. To maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and report any shortages to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager. To work together with the St. Clare staff and volunteers to keep the Hospice tidy and welcoming. To liaise with the other Housekeepers to plan their work and attendance rota to ensure cover is maintained at all times. To cover for colleagues as and when required. To fulfil other duties as required. To work weekends and bank holidays as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be welcoming and caring to all who come to St. Clare Hospice Centre. To respect the needs of patients and visitors for privacy and support. To clean all floors, fittings, and surfaces, including the cleaning of wash hand basins, sinks, toilets and fittings in the designated work area, in accordance with standards set by the Care Quality Commission. To ensure paper hand towels, toilet roll, liquid soap and alcohol rub dispensers are fully stocked at all times. To empty all waste bins and clinical waste bins daily being careful to observe health and safety policy and infection control policy. To document cleaning activities for audit purposes. To clean domestic equipment and keep domestic equipment storage cupboard clean and tidy and report any equipment failures to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager. To maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and report any shortages to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager. To work together with the St. Clare staff and volunteers to keep the Hospice tidy and welcoming. To liaise with the other Housekeepers to plan their work and attendance rota to ensure cover is maintained at all times. To cover for colleagues as and when required. To fulfil other duties as required. To work weekends and bank holidays as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in the use of industrial cleaning machines
- Understanding of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of the safe use of chemicals (CoSHH)
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent, in English
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in the use of industrial cleaning machines
- Understanding of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of the safe use of chemicals (CoSHH)
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent, in English
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
St Clare Hospice
Address
St Clare Hospice
Hastingwood Wood
Hastingwood
Essex
CM17 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://stclarehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Clare Hospice
Address
St Clare Hospice
Hastingwood Wood
Hastingwood
Essex
CM17 9JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://stclarehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Catering & Housekeeping Manager
Edd Firth
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.52 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
NTX1249966
Job locations
St Clare Hospice
Hastingwood Wood
Hastingwood
Essex
CM17 9JX
United Kingdom
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