Job summary
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE, USING THE LINK BELOW:
https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=b60dc318-2a1f-4406-8db5-6d2ddfd7365b
This post is offered on a permanent basis, working 20 hours per week, 4 days over a 7 day rota including every other weekend. Our Housekeeping shifts are 7.30am - 1pm and 1pm - 6.30pm.This is a great opportunity for work life balance in a meaningful and rewarding role, ensuring our high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
Main duties of the job
Would you find it rewarding to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, families and visitors?
We are seeking a hard working Housekeeping Assistant with excellent attention to detail and a positive attitude to join our dedicated Support Services Team.
As a Housekeeper, you play a vital role in allowing our service to operate.
Previous experience of working within a Housekeeping environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
About us
If you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care. If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
Details
- Date posted: 31 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13,219.03 to £13,760.35 a year Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B0271-26-0010
- Job locations: St. Catherines Hospice, Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9SL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Housekeeping Assistant Responsibilities:
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in both clinical and non-clinical areas
- Following infection prevention and control procedures throughout your work
- Cleaning and maintaining patients rooms, with sensitivity, compassion and respect
- Ensuring all areas are welcoming and safe for patients, visitors and staff
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards
- Customer service awareness
- Strong people skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Good motivational skills with the ability to engage and empathise.
- The ability to write and produce clear and effective correspondence.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
- High standard of personal presentation of work.
- Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Attention to detail and a strong motivation to maintain high standards.
- Basic PC Skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a Housekeeping environment
- Familiarity with on-line training modules
- Experience of maintaining daily records of tasks & safety data
- Confidence to engage with patients, hospice visitors & the general public.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, good basic English & Maths
Desirable
- NVQs or equivalent
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This advert is for Housekeeping Assistant with St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £13,219.03 to £13,760.35 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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