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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Housekeeper
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, you can expect your working day to include the following:
- Responsible for providing a clean, safe and hygienic environment throughout all areas of the Hospice
- Bag laundry, write up, label and deliver to laundry collection point outside on a daily basis
- Working flexibly within a team to cover the department needs and demands.
- Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care
- Responsible for ensuring meeting rooms are set up correctly and any refreshments are served and set up/cleared away on time. This may include weddings
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...
To succeed in the role of Housekeeper you will need the following qualities and skills:
- A people person
- Takes great pride in what they do
- Loves working as part of a team
- Initiative to prioritise work
WHAT WE OFFER
At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...
- Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
- Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
- Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
- Pension with additional matching employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit
- Continuation of SPPA pension contributions and annual leave reckonable service for employees coming to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS
- Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
- Free access to Inverness Tennis Court Gym Facilities
Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@highlandhospice.org.uk
Informal enquiries can be made to Sue Mckelvie, Facilities Coordinator on 01463 243132 or s.mckelvie@highlandhospice.org.uk
Shift Pattern: Mornings - 07.30am-2pm / Afternoons – 1.30pm-7.30pm
This post is subject to a Standard Police Disclosure check.
Printable (PDF) and electronic (Word) application forms and guidance notes are available below.
Closing date: Thursday 16 March 2023.
Location
Highland Hospice, Ness House, 1 Bishop's Road, Inverness IV3 5SB
Salary
£21,814 - £23,820 (pro-rata)
Hours
18 hours per week (shift pattern)
Application closing date
16 March 2023