Vacancy at The Mary Stevens Hospice
Domestic Assistant
Salary
£ 11.50p/h
Mary Stevens Hospice - Stourbridge
Vacancy listed
14/01/2025
Application deadline
31/01/2025
Details
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT - 15 hours per week (2pm-7pm, 3 days a week to include weekends)
About Us
At The Mary Stevens Hospice, we provide palliative care and support for patients and their families and carers during challenging times. Our dedicated team ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all who stay with us and use our services.
About Us
At The Mary Stevens Hospice, we provide palliative care and support for patients and their families and carers during challenging times. Our dedicated team ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all who stay with us and use our services.
We are looking for a committed Domestic Assistant to join our team, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene predominantly working within our In-Patient Unit and kitchen area.
Key Responsibilities
- Thoroughly clean patient rooms, communal areas, and the kitchen to the highest standards and in accordance with agreed schedules and timescales.
- Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and health & safety regulations.
- Support laundry duties on weekends, including washing, drying, and organising linen.
- To ensure the domestic cleaning equipment is kept clean and tidy in accordance with organisational standards.
- To follow the required food hygiene practices at all times.
- Assist in maintaining a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to uphold the hospice’s values and ethos of Care, Compassion and Kindness.
· This job description is not exhaustive, and the nature of the Hospice requires that you are flexible in your approach to work and you may be required to undertake such reasonable additional duties as is required from time to time.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a cleaning or domestic role (preferred but not essential).
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Understanding of health and safety and infection control practices.
- Able to work weekends and adapt to varying duties.
- A compassionate and respectful approach towards patients and families.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about creating a clean and welcoming environment for those in need of care, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re passionate about creating a clean and welcoming environment for those in need of care, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please follow the link. The closing date for this post is 31 January 2025. If you have not heard from us by 7 February 2025 your application has not been progressed at this time.
The Mary Stevens Hospice is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (full-time employees) pro-rota for part time.
- Company Sick pay after successful completion of probationary period.
- Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access.
- Free onsite parking.
- Retail discounts
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in a caring community.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
Notes
Reporting to Head Housekeeper
Job Share, 2pm - 7pm, 15 hours per week, working 3 out of 7 days to include weekends (flexible to cover job share's annual leave)