Housekeeping Assistant - Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice
Housekeeping Assistant - Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice
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Job Description
Marie Curie is the UKs leading endoflife charity. We are the largest nonNHS provider of endoflife care in the UK the only provider across all 4 nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country while providing information and support on all aspects of dying death and leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good endoflife and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness theyre likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones but at present we are only reaching around 10 of dying people at the end of now one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the endoflife through 3 ways:
Growing and transforming our direct care and support
Delivering more practical information and support
Leading in shaping the endoflife experience
Your role in our mission..
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Do you want to make a meaningful difference in a supportive and caring environment If so we have an exciting opportunity for you! Were looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our housekeeping team in our Glasgow Hospice.
As a valued member of our Housekeeping Team you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained throughout the Hospice. Your responsibilities will include keeping the laundry and ironing uptodate and providing cover during Bank Holidays annual leave sickness and other shortterm absences. While we plan these coverages in advance there may be instances where short notice is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily Cleaning:Perform general cleaning duties such as dusting polishing and hoovering throughout the Hospice following the cleaning schedules and maintaining records of cleaning undertaken.
Waste Management:Empty and correctly dispose of all nonclinical waste bins from all areas of the Hospice.
Laundry Management:Manage the laundry as needed ensuring infection control and best practices are observed at all times.
Regulation Compliance:Familiarise yourself with and observe manual handling and CoSHH Regulations using PPE as appropriate and adhere to all Hospice Policies and Procedures including Health and Safety Regulations.
Storage Maintenance:Ensure housekeeping storage areas are kept tidy and items are correctly stored.
Stock Management:Keep the Housekeeping Supervisor informed of the need for reordering housekeeping provisions and be prepared to order and receive stock in their absence.
Additional Duties:Carry out any specific duties as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Application Process
As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Tuesday 8th May 2025
Interviews being held: TBC
Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) 24647 pro rata to 26763 pro rata per annum plus enhancements
Contract:12month Fixed term contract 18.75 hours per week Shift patterns 5 days on 5 days off) Weekdays and weekends
Based: Onsite at Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice 133 Balornock Rd Springburn Glasgow G21 3US
Marie Curie Benefits Package
Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
Introduce a friend scheme.
Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
Entitled to BenefitHub Discount Scheme.
Life assurance for all employees
Whats in it for you:
Continuous development
Industry leading training programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
