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Housekeeper
HOUSEKEEPER
16 HOURS PER WEEK ON A ROTA BASIS
(Including Weekends)
Earliest start 7.00 am latest finish 2.00 pm
£8.33 per hourWe are looking for a motivated individual with proven experience in a housekeeping/cleaning role. Duties include cleaning all areas of the Hospice including patients’ rooms and bathrooms and the provision of laundry services. Previous cleaning experience is essential and experience of cleaning in a similar healthcare or sensitive working environment would be preferred, however, full training will be given to the right candidate. As this role involves contact with patients and their families, good customer care and communication skills are essential.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For more information please see our website www.nightingalehouse.co.uk or email pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk
CLOSING DATE 11th OCTOBER 2019
Download: Standard Application Form
Download: Job Description – Housekeeper
For further information about these posts and details on how to apply, please view our website on www.nightingalehouse.co.uk or contact Pat Walmsley at pat.walmsley@nightingalehouse.co.uk
Standard Application Form and Information for Applicants
Applicants are advised to read this information before applying for vacancies.
Download: Standard Application Form
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Medical
A questionnaire will be sent to the successful candidate. This must be completed and forwarded to Occupational Health. The candidate must be declared fit before commencing employment.
Qualifications/Professional Registration
Appointments are offered subject to the successful candidate providing evidence of professional qualification(s) and continuing professional registration.
References
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two references that are satisfactory to the Hospice.
Contract – Notice Period
1 week’s notice is required, from either party, during the probationary period and 4 weeks thereafter.
Probationary Period
Appointments for all staff are subject to a 3 or 6 month probationary period depending on the role.
Disclosure
Applicable/Not applicable dependant on role
Employee Benefits
Pension
The Hospice operates a pension scheme through NOW pensions who will contact you regarding the scheme and eligibility once you are in post. If you are currently in the NHS pension scheme please discuss this with HR on commencement.
Life Insurance Cover
Death in Service Life Insurance Cover equivalent to two times basic salary for all eligible staff who are not covered by the NHS Superannuation Scheme.
Holidays
Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff, (pro rata for part time hours). This increases to a maximum of 32 days plus Bank Holidays after 10 years service, subject to Holiday policy.
Sick Pay
In the first year of service – up to 5 contractual sick days then SSP
In the second year of service – up to 10 contractual sick days then SSP.
After two years’ employment – up to 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay in any rolling year
After 5 years’ employment – up to 26 weeks full pay and 26 weeks half pay in any rolling year
Pro rata for part time staff. The above is subject to the sickness absence procedures being followed.
Bank Holiday
Time worked on a Bank holiday is paid at time and a half. This payment is only for staff who are required to work on the Bank Holiday e.g. Inpatients, Kitchen, Housekeeping.
Staff Dining Room
Excellent catering facilities which offer hot meals, snacks and sandwiches at lunch time.
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.