Housekeeper | Havens Hospices

We’re Hiring: Housekeeper

Are you passionate about creating clean, welcoming spaces and inspiring a team to do their best work? We’re looking for a Housekeeper to join our dedicated team, covering both of our hospice sites, where your efforts will make a real difference every day.

What we’re looking for:
• A team player who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves
• Someone who takes pride in a clean and welcoming environment

Why join us?

Because working here means more than just a job; it means being part of something meaningful. You'll be supported, appreciated, and know you're making a difference.

You will carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties to a high standard as to minimise the risk of infection and ensure the Hospices are a clean, homely environment for all users.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

Havens Hospices is committed to being an inclusive employer where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. We are committed to recruiting and interviewing all diverse, talented individuals from all sections of our community, who share our purpose of 'Making every day count' under the Disability Confident Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria - please ensure you select this option within your application.

We encourage applicants to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design an accessible and positive interview experience.

Please contact View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
• Cleaning to include toilets, bathrooms, administration areas, care areas, accommodation areas and reception areas.
• Dusting, cleaning, washing/ironing, cleaning at higher levels/ vacuuming. Some lifting and moving of furniture and equipment will be required.
• Maintain cleaning standards following the cleaning schedule applicable to the area of work.
• Use the correct cleaning products and equipment for the job and report any deterioration in standards and health hazards.
• Ensure that all floor surfaces, furniture, fixtures, fittings, and equipment are cleaned in the relevant manner.
• Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
• Check daily and replenish disposables as and when required.
• Ensure that the Hospices are always safe and tidy (e.g., move clutter, tidy areas etc).
• To support the cleaning at other sites as required.
• To take part in any deep cleaning required throughout the organisation.
• Report any maintenance requirements or any equipment that is defective.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with the Hospice Waste Management Policy.
• Communicate with patients and families in a polite and courteous manner.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jun 2026