Housekeeping Assistant

Contract type: Permanent contract, Part time (30 hours) Job reference: 2965

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Evening Housekeeping Assistant to join our team at Benenden Hospital. This role is vital in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors and staff.

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will be responsible for implementing and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and customer service throughout the hospital. You will play an important part in supporting patient care by ensuring all areas of the hospital are clean, well-presented and hygienic, in line with hospital policies and procedures.

About us

At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

About the role

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across designated areas of the hospital
• Deliver a courteous and professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Follow hospital procedures, infection control guidelines and health and safety standards
• Work independently during evening shifts, while also contributing positively to the wider team
• Manage and prioritise tasks effectively to meet service requirements

Skills and experience required

• Previous housekeeping experience is desirable
• Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet the needs of the organisation
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with people of all ages and from different backgrounds
• Strong patient centred approach
• Demonstrates diplomacy and tact at all times
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
• Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
• Excellent Life Assurance benefit
• Free parking
• Subsidised eye tests
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Subsidised on site Restaurant

We're an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. This includes people with disabilities, people from all gender identities, individuals from all ethnic backgrounds, and those who are neuro divergent.

We actively encourage applications from groups that may be under represented within our workforce.

Closing Date: 29th May 2026