Housekeeper

Job summary

Housekeeper, Milton Hospice - CB24 6AB

• Full and Part Time Applicants considered
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £25,000 FTE per annum

Free on-site parking and access from Cambridge via:

• Citi 2 bus service
• Park & Ride (PR5) bus service
• Pedestrian and cycle access across the A14 via dedicated bridge

Working Pattern:

• Full & Part Time applications considered
• Minimum 2 days (5 days full time) over a 7 day working week
• Working Flexible hours (7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday with days off in the week to accommodate 2 out of 4 weekend coverage)

Salary:

• £25,000 PLUS circa £2,000 per annum in weekend enhancements based on working 2 out or 4 weekends, rates as below:
• Enhanced Rates - Weekends, Evenings & Bank Holidays:
• o + 30% Saturdays & Evenings
• o + 60% Sundays & Bank Holidays

We are seeking a Housekeeper join our small facilities team at our hospice in Milton.

Main duties of the job

Are you:

• Happy to work on your own and as part of a team?
• Flexible to work weekends?
• Good at adapting to change possibly at short notice?

Do you have:

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning?
• A high standard of cleanliness and attention to detail?

The role:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice
• Support laundry services including washing, drying, and ironing
• Ensure safe use and storage of cleaning materials in line with C.O.S.H.H. regulations
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team
• Support a welcoming environment for families
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• A caring, respectful approach to working in a sensitive environment
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.

Closing date: 20/10/2026

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

• Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
• Pool car provided when working in the community
• Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
• NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
• Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient, cost effective Housekeeping service for the Milton Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the Facilities Site Manager or delegated other.
• Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry. If required, to arrange specialist external cleaners for complex tasks.
• Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
• Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning materials within all COSHH cupboards on site and request new stock using appropriate process with Facilities Site Manager in good time to replenish.
• Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
• In certain limited circumstances, assist the cook/chef with some catering or cleaning duties.
• Take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, and ensuring that the cleaning schedule is adhered to.
• Supervise volunteers, if required.

All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• High standard of cleanliness to meet Department of Health and infection control requirements
• Ability to identify and respond to unexpected priorities as they occur.
• Planning and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Computer literate

Other Requirements

Desirable

• Current full, valid driving license