- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
- 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with tenure
- 2 weeks of paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10, and 15 years of service
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritiously balanced meals at Christopher's (complimentary for employees) and complimentary fruit at our Hampton site
Housekeeper - Artington, United Kingdom - Shooting Star Children\'s Hospices
Description
Job Title: Housekeeper/Cleaner
Salary: £23,400 (pro rata for part-time) plus enhancements for unsocial hours
Team: Soft Services
Hours: 37.5 across 5/7 days a week including Bank Hols
Location: Christopher's, Guildford
About Shooting Star Children's Hospices
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Housekeeper/Cleaner to join the team at Shooting Star Children's Hospices, a renowned organization providing specialized care to families facing challenging circumstances.
Shooting Star Children's Hospices, rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, offers crucial support to families in Surrey, north-west London, and south-west London, guiding them from diagnosis through end-of-life care and bereavement. Our dedicated staff ensures that every family can cherish meaningful moments and receive exceptional care.
Now is an excellent time to become part of Shooting Star Children's Hospices, following our recent expansion of services to support families who have lost a child in Surrey and West London.
About the Role
You will join a team of five Housekeepers responsible for maintaining the hospice's cleanliness daily, under the Soft Services Manager's guidance.
As a hospice housekeeper, your responsibilities will include working closely with staff, volunteers, and families to ensure a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with regulations throughout the hospice.
About You
The ideal candidate will have prior housekeeping experience and a basic understanding of housekeeping tasks. Experience in healthcare/hospice/palliative care settings is advantageous. Strong independent work skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills for interactions with supported children and families are essential.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a range of benefits, including:
Pension Scheme
Contractual Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding
We are dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the well-being of children and young people, requiring all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Shooting Star Children's Hospice prioritizes inclusion and diversity in all aspects of operation. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for individuals of various backgrounds to work and volunteer, aligned with our values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence. We continuously strive to improve our inclusivity, promoting equal opportunities for all.
If you have any queries regarding this role, please reach out. To apply, complete an application form demonstrating how your experience aligns with the specified criteria.