Housekeeping Assistant in Blackpool inBlackpool PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
15 hours per week working Monday to FridayWe are looking for dedicated and proactive HousekeepingAssistants to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining a clean welcoming and safe environment for our patients visitors staff andvolunteers.As a Housekeeping Assistant you will be at the heart of our careenvironment ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areasof the hospice. You will work closely with other departments support new teammembers and help us deliver a service that reflects our values.

Main duties of the job
Prioritising and completing housekeeping tasks efficientlyUsing our online room booking system to plan around meetings and eventsSupporting new starters as a buddyManaging laundry and linen, including curtain changesEnsuring safe disposal of waste and maintaining tidy welcoming spacesReporting maintenance issues and adhering to health and safety practicesPromoting our hospice values in everything you do

About us
38 days annual leave pro rata including Bank HolidaysFree on-site parkingDiscounted staff mealsPension scheme -NHS pensionstransferableMaternity and Paternity benefitsOngoing training anddevelopment opportunitiesA supportive and caring teamenvironment

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Date posted
30 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.60 an hour

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
B0270-25-0009

Job location
sLow Moor RoadBlackpoolLancashireFY2 0BG

Job description

Job responsibilities
Effective prioritisation of workload in order to ensure timely completion of all work.To work in accordance with the rota sometimes needing to cope with varied and fluctuating workloads and sometimes working under pressure.To utilise the online room bookings system to plan for and ensure the efficient and timely provision of housekeeping to work around functions and meetings.To maintain departmental records and checklists as required.Act as a buddy for new starters in your area when requested training and supporting them as required until such time that they are able to work alone.To liaise with other departments as may be required to ensure suitable provision of Housekeeping services in each area.To ensure that all commodities are used economically and according to any specified procedures and that waste is kept to a minimum.Report any accidents and/or incidents and be prepared to make a written statement of the same if necessary.Report any breakdown or defects in equipment or premises via the online Maintenance reporting system.Observe safe working practices generally and in accordance with training and instruction received.Adherence to Risk Assessments as relevant to the role and according to instructions and training.Processing all dirty and clean laundry and curtains as required including removal and re-hanging of curtains where necessary. Removal of dead or wilting flowers from all areas on sight. Also changing dirty water in vases as needed.Keeping furniture tidy and well positioned in all areas.Removal of clinical waste refuse and other waste to appropriate areas safely and correctly as required.Cleaning and where necessary disinfecting of all areas as required including shampooing of carpets and cleaning in rooms where patients are suffering from an infection - whilst occupied and when vacant according to departmental policies.General ResponsibilitiesTo undertake all mandatory training as required by Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to patients and staff.To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self development continuously update and improve knowledge and competenciesTo be a co-operative and supportive member of the Trinity staff team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders workload, which may affect other members of the Trinity team.To manage all volunteers utilised in your area and to develop effective working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance.To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.To promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold the Trinity core values.Any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

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Person Specification

Experience
EssentialPrevious relevant

Experience
of cleaningRelevant

Experience
of cleaning in a healthcaresettingKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEssentialAble to work well within a team.Good I.T. skills; comfortable with computer useAble to follow instructions and also use own initiative.Effective clear communication - written and verbalWillingness to learn new tasks procedures or methodsPersonal AttributesEssentialGood interpersonal skills - pleasant andapproachable.Have a flexible approach to working good atprioritisingConscientious and committed to providing a highquality service

Qualifications
DesirableNVQ in Cleaning and Support Services or similarECDL or other basic I.T. competency qualification

Person Specification

Experience
EssentialPrevious relevant

Experience
of cleaningRelevant

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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