Housekeeping Assistant

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Weekly working hours: 37.5 hours (Monday - Friday with occasional weekends)
• Shift times: Working hours can be flexible between 9.00am - 5.00pm and 10.30am - 6.30pm
• Closing date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Driving is not essential for this role; however, due to our rural location and lack of direct public transport links, candidates must have reliable access to suitable transport to attend work as required.

At St Peter & St James Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional care and support to those affected by life-limiting illnesses. As Housekeeping Assistant, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our hospice, ensuring a safe and comforting space for patients, families, and staff.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and offices to a high standard.
• Using a variety of cleaning methods and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensuring waste is disposed of correctly and infection control procedures are followed.
• Maintaining patient dignity and privacy at all times.
• Supporting the wider team in creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and understanding of health and safety.
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines.
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
• Be part of a warm, supportive, and inclusive team that lives its values.
• Be part of a respected local organisation that values its people.

If you're ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that truly matters, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

If you have any questions, or require any additional support or adjustments, please don't hesitate to contact us at .

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation's talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.

If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

The Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Monthly occupational health clinics
• 20% discount in our charity shops

Our people

• Vrishali Pawar - People Services Assistant
• Jon Anderson - Community Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Data & Admin Team Officer
• Gavin Carby & James Dickens - Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician
• Retail Manager

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

"Being a part of someone's end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."

"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."

"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."

"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here:

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on .

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).