Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal Attributes
Smart and clean appearance.
- Personal Attributes
Willing to work as part of a team.
- Personal Attributes
A proactive approach in problem solving.
- Personal Attributes
Understanding of and have the ability to work in a hospice environment.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Working in a healthcare environment in a support service role.
- Experience
Good knowledge of Health and Safety regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Experience
Experience cleaning in an institution or facility.
Job summary
East Cheshire Hospice is a centre of excellence providing specialist palliative care to patients with life limiting conditions.
We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Facilities Team. You will play a big part in helping us make East Cheshire Hospice, both warm and welcoming.
Main duties of the job
We will look to you to maintain our high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the hospice, contributing towards safety for our, patients staff and visitors
About us
East Cheshire Hospice has been caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses since 1988.
We put our patients, their carers or families at the centre of everything we do, and our expert medical treatment is only the start of the holistic care we provide.
Our Hospice is a warm and welcoming place for everyone, no matter their background or beliefs. We provide compassionate care in a peaceful, supportive environment, where every individual is treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
Details
- Date posted: 12 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25,549 a year actual salary - £12,263
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B0047-26-0023
- Job locations: Millbank Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3DR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The main purpose of the role is to maintain high standards of cleanliness within the hospice environment, undertaking cleaning duties as directed. To also undertake laundry and aftercare of laundry to a high standard.
Duties
- To be responsible for delivering the specified standards of cleanliness in all clinical/ non-clinical areas as directed
- Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the building and equipment according to the agreed schedule/ standards.
- To be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning materials are correctly stored and used in accordance with C.O.S.H.H regulations.
- To undertake all laundry work washing, drying, ironing and pressing and sorting of all laundry as requested.
- To adhere to strict infection control procedures and adhere to laundry guidelines, making certain that protective clothing and disposable gloves are worn at all times when dealing with soiled and used laundry.
- Responsible for reporting immediately any faults, defects or dangerous practices which may constitute a hazard to health and safety.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
- Attend all mandatory training courses as required.
- To continuously seek to maintain and improve own level of skills and undertake learning and development as appropriate.
- Undertake other duties as may be required and which are commensurate with the post and grade.
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This advert is for Housekeeping Assistant with East Cheshire Hospice in Macclesfield, England. It is listed as a Housekeeper role. The advertised salary is £25549.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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