Housekeeping Assistant

Do you take pride in upholding exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene? Are you eager to contribute to a compassionate and supportive environment? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to become a vital part of our housekeeping team at our Glasgow Hospice.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life 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 bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re 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 life. Right 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 end-of-life, through 3 ways:
Growing and transforming our direct care and support

Delivering more practical information and support

Leading in shaping the end-of-life 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 We’re 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 up-to-date and providing cover during Bank Holidays, annual leave, sickness, and other short-term 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 non-clinical 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.

**Please see the full job description here**

**Application Process**

Interviews being held: TBC

**Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £24,647 pro rata to £26,763 pro rata per annum plus enhancements**

**Contract**:12-month 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 Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.

Life assurance - for all employees

**What’s 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.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work fo