We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Housekeeping Assistant to join our Marie Curie team in Bradford, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £ 21,318 pro rata per Annum
Hours/Contract: 18.75 hours / Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Closing date: 17/03/2023
Interview date: TBC
As a Housekeeping Assistant you will ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained in all areas of the Hospice and that the laundry and ironing is kept up-to-date at all times. You will have previous experience in a similar role, as well as knowledge of CoSHH and the ability to work as part of a team. As this post covers a 7 day service including weekends ,Bank Holidays, annual leave, sickness and other short-term absence there is a requirement to be flexible in terms of working hours. This will be planned wherever possible but may include short notice cover. If you have a personable, positive attitude and previous experience in housekeeping, we would welcome your application here at the hospice!
What we are looking for:
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Empathy for the ethos of the hospice
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
- The ability to work flexible hours as required
What’s in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Working
For more information or an informal chat please contact Jayne Ryan, Housekeeping Supervisor on [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.
Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.