Job Advert
Housekeeping Assistant
Various part-time hours per week
SAH Band 2 (£21,986 to £23,969 pro rata)
(Enhanced rates apply for weekends)
7 hour shifts, rotational over 7 days (Bank available)
Rotational shift pattern between
7.30am to 3.00pm & 11.00am to 6.30pm
Who are we?
St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire's specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.
What is the role?
As a Housekeeping Assistant you will:
- Maintain a clean serene environment for patients and their families
- Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene standards are met
- Assist with laundry, cleaning and organising common areas
What we expect of you?
- Preferred previous housekeeping experience in a health/public sector environment
- Have an understanding of the principles of Health & Safety, Manual Handling, infection control and fire safety
- Compassionate and respectful attitude
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment with empathy and discretion
- Be able to work flexible shift patterns
Join us in providing comfort and peace to those in need. Your caring touch can make a world of difference.
What can you expect from us?
- A warm and supportive working environment
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working
- Ongoing Learning & development opportunities
For an application pack, the hospice employee benefits booklet and further information please go to our website at
where an application can be completed
or contact
recruitment.SAH@standrews.scot.nhs.uk
for an application pack
Closing date for applications is: 27 October 2023
Anticipated interview date: 10 November 2023
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.
This is not an NHS appointment, and any offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days of the closing date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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