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St Luke's is an organisation that values and adds quality to individuals’ lives. Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.

How to apply

Please email a CV and covering letter (outlining your most current experience and your reasons for applying for the post). All applications should be emailed to [email protected].

Alternatively you can post your CV to:
Human Resources Department
St Luke’s Hospice
Little Common Lane
Sheffield
S11 9NE

To find out more about any listed job vacancy, please email [email protected] or call our HR team on 0114 235 7544.

Please Note: we do reserve the right to close any vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

All posts at St Luke's are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Housekeeper

Location:

Little Common Lane Sheffield S11 9NE UK

Status:

30 hours per week (Monday – Sunday rota, 4 from 7 days)

Salary:

£23,000 per annum, pro rata (£18,400 pro rata)

Closing date:

21 July 2024 | Time:23:00

Interview date:

29 July 2024 | Time:23:00

At St Luke’s Hospice in Sheffield, we’re dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for those affected by terminal illness. Every patient and family’s journey with us is unique, and we’re committed to providing high-quality care with compassion and respect.

About the Role: We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated Housekeeper who shares our values of being Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired, and Pioneering. If you have a passion for housekeeping and a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere strictly to policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, COSHH, and Control of Infection.
Perform laundry duties, ensuring all bed linen, curtains, screen curtains, and patients' personal laundry are washed, dried, and ironed.
Use mechanical equipment such as vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, and rotowash after thorough training.
Ensure the cleanliness and correct storage of equipment and materials after use.
Maintain high standards of cleaning and housekeeping.

What We’re Looking For:

Previous housekeeping experience in high-quality establishments.
Experience in customer service and a good understanding of cleaning practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
A flexible attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Commitment to high-quality standards and patient care.

Shift Times:

Mon – Fri: 07:30-15:30 or 11:30-19:30
Sat & Sun: 07:30-15:30 or 09:00-17:00

Why Join St Luke’s? Working at St Luke’s offers you a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local people. We value and support our employees, providing opportunities for development and ensuring a positive working environment.

For further details and an informal discussion or visit, please contact Claire Courage, Housekeeping Coordinator, at 0114 235 7585 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: 29th July 2024

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In order to work with us, you will need to hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice, along with prior experience in palliative medicine.

Please email us at [email protected] to register your interest.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) at St Luke’s

At St Luke’s we aspire to build diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is welcome and feels a sense of belonging, recognising the value that different principles, perspectives and experiences bring. We see EDI as more than simply ensuring we commit to our legal obligations under the Equality Act, making certain no person or persons are unlawfully discriminated against because of any characteristic as legally protected under the UK Equality Act 2010, which we extend to include neurodiversity and socio-economic diversity. We are committed to attracting as diverse a range of candidates as possible and welcome speaking to people about how we can build in flexibility.

St Luke’s is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.

If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.