Housekeeper

Job summary

Working with the housekeeping team you will be liaising closely with other staff and volunteers as well as supported families, ensuring the ambience, hygiene, tidiness and presentation of the whole hospice is of a high quality and complies with all current legislation.

Main duties of the job

A great opportunity has arisen for a new housekeeper at Christophers. The Housekeeper will have day to day responsibility of keeping the hospice clean and to a standard needed. The housekeeper will be based at Christophers, with some holiday cover at Hampton site working under the guidance of the Soft Services Manager. Please note: while this role is predominantly based in Guildford, the post holder must be able and willing to work across both hospices (Guildford and Hampton) to provide holiday cover as required

About us

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count. To help each member of our team to excel in their role, we provide a range of skills training, staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing events. Discover the difference you can make today.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Housekeeper

• Salary: £26,228 per annum
• Team: Facilities Soft Services
• Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
• Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Christophers Hospice Guildford, 1LP GU3

About the role

A great opportunity has arisen for a new housekeeper at Christophers.

The Housekeeper will have day to day responsibility of keeping the hospice clean and to a standard needed. The housekeeper will be based at Christophers, with some holiday cover at Hampton site working under the guidance of the Soft Services Manager.

Please note: while this role is predominantly based in Guildford, the post holder must be able and willing to work across both hospices (Guildford and Hampton) to provide holiday cover as required

About you

Working with the housekeeping team you will be liaising closely with other staff and volunteers as well as supported families, ensuring the ambience, hygiene, tidiness and presentation of the whole hospice is of a high quality and complies with all current legislation.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Mental Health First Aiders

SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.Equality, diversity and inclusionShooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please contact Cindy Harrison,[email protected] or 07435421496 if you have any questions about this role.

Anticipated closing Date: 16/10/2026

Please note that vacancies may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Person specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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