Housekeeping Assistant - Bradford Hospice

Job summary

We are currently recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Bradford Hospice. This is a vital role in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate part-time Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Marie Curie Bradford Hospice. In this key role, youll help ensure the hospice remains clean, safe and welcoming by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control, as well as supporting laundry services. Working as part of a supportive team, youll bring a flexible approach, a good understanding of health and safety, and a commitment to the values and ethos of hospice care.

About us

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering palliative and end of life care and support across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata + enhancements
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: MC00768
• Job locations: Marie Curie Hospice, Maudsley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 9LE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to join our team at Bradford Hospice.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £25,272 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Hours/Contract: Part time 18.75 hours per week - 3 days per week covering a 2 week rota - Monday, Saturday and Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 7th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate part-time Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Marie Curie Bradford Hospice. In this important role, you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control across the hospice, while also supporting laundry services. You will work closely with colleagues as part of a supportive team, bringing a flexible approach, a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and a commitment to the values and ethos of hospice care.

What were looking for:

• Previous experience working in a housekeeping role and healthcare setting
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to work flexible hours as required
• Experience and understanding of CoSHH
• Good communication skills
• Support team with covering annual leave/sickness

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops
• Life assurance for all employees
• Generous enhancements (between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am) 41% Saturday and weekday nights 83% Sundays and Bank Holidays

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.