Bank Housekeeper

**JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Mary Ann Evans Hospice**

**Eliot Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7QL**

**Job Title**:Bank Housekeeper

**Responsible to**:Caretaker

**Accountable to**:Chief Executive

**Hours**:Flexible to cover holidays and sickness

**Salary**:£7.49 - £10.42

**Please note, no CVs will be accepted. Application form only.**

**Mary Ann Evans Hospice**:
Mary Ann Evans Hospice is an adult community hospice in North Warwickshire. As an independent charity we provide palliative and end of life care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses and those that matter most to them.

Our services include Hospice at Home, Wellbeing Centre, Family Support and Bereavement, Lymphoedema care and Rapid Response (a shared service with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust). We work closely with our community and hospital colleagues from the NHS, social services, local care homes and other voluntary providers. Our care is compassionate and inclusive for all who access our services.

**Mary Ann Values: I Matter**

The Hospice is committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff given the nature of

the environment and care services provided. The Hospice, its staff and volunteers are all committed to ensuring “I Matter” stays at the centre of its ethos.

**I**_ndividual_

**M**_atter, important_

**A**_ppreciated_

**T**_rusted_

**T**_ime invested_

**E**_ngagement_

**R**_espected_

**Job Summary**:To ensure all areas of the Hospice buildings are maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.

**Main Tasks & Responsibilities**:
1. To meet the requirements of the service, to clean all areas of the Hospice including corridors, stairways and any fixture and fitting in these areas based on an allocated rota.

2. Cleaning routines are flexible and will be adapted to suit the need of the service.

3. Cleaning will be carried out using the agreed materials and chemicals supplied by the Hospice. COSHH, Health & Safety and Infection Control regulations will be always observed.

4. To take part in the deep cleaning programme (out of hours)

5. The employee will be trained in the safe use of appropriate equipment and will be responsible for the cleaning of such items after use.

6. To report any problems or defects identified as soon as possible.

7. To establish and maintain links with all Hospice departments.

**Education, Professional Development & Training**

1. Maintain required organisational standards for all mandatory training.

2. Maintain and improve professional competence by attending training courses and study days as appropriate.

3. Demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development as required.

4. Attend relevant meetings as appropriate.

**Standard Requirements of all Mary Ann Staff**:

- To be flexible and adapt to the needs of the department and your team.
- To maintain strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection policies.
- To observe and maintain security procedures and to be aware of responsibilities towards Health & Safety, Hospice Policies & Procedures, and COSHH.
- Mary Ann operates a strictly no-smoking policy whilst on duty and on the premises.
- Exercise responsible stewardship of hospice resources.
- Attendance at meetings, events and activities may require the post holder to work beyond the normal hours/days of work on occasions - flexibility is essential.
- To have an understanding and demonstrate regard for Mary Ann’s values, vision, mission, and strategic aims.
- Travel in the Warwickshire area, and on occasions within the UK, to fulfil role and attend/participate in training and personal development opportunities, using own vehicle or public transport, for which expenses will be met in line with policies.
- To maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with other members of staff and volunteers.
- To participate in annual and quarterly performance appraisal, where the job description will be reviewed, and objectives agreed.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the timely completion and/or attendance for all statutory and mandatory training requirements relevant to role as outlined by Mary Ann’s Policy.
- To participate in surveys and audits as required by the service in relation to your role.
- Conform to conventional standards of professional uniform and business dress when representing Mary Ann.
- To accept temporary redeployment within any part of Mary Ann should the need arise ensuring hospice goals and objectives are met.

**This job description is intended to be the main guide to the principal duties and responsibilities of the post. It should not be seen as an exhaustive, inflexible, or prescriptive document. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility to suggest amendments as necessary to meet the changing needs of the hospice.**

**Person Specification**:
**Essential**

**Desirable**

**Qualifications**
- Literacy & numeracy skills
- Vocational qualification or equivalent