Housekeeping Assistant

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.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment in a support service role.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Experience cleaning in an institution or facility.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Smart and clean appearance.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• A proactive approach in problem solving.
• Understanding of and have the ability to work in a hospice environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment in a support service role.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Experience cleaning in an institution or facility.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Smart and clean appearance.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• A proactive approach in problem solving.
• Understanding of and have the ability to work in a hospice environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire Hospice

Address

Millbank Drive

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK10 3DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire Hospice

Address

Millbank Drive

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK10 3DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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.

Experience

Desirable

• Working in a healthcare environment in a support service role.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety regarding the safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Experience cleaning in an institution or facility.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Smart and clean appearance.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• A proactive approach in problem solving.
• Understanding of and have the ability to work in a hospice environment.