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Reference: 2313333
Job summary
16 hours per week to be worked over 7 day rota
You will work 4 days per week and every other weekend
£25,853 per annum full time which is £11,030 per annum pro rata for 16 hours per week
Are you passionate about creating a warm and comforting environment? Do you have exceptional cleaning skills and an eye for detail? Join our team at St Oswalds Hospice as a Housekeeper and play a vital role in providing a clean and serene atmosphere for our patients and their families during their time of need. As a Housekeeper, your primary focus will be to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our hospice. No experience is needed as full training will be given.
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Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed.
You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.
Interview date; Monday 12 October 2026
About us
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found
Registered Charity No. 503386
St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Disability Confident Leader
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11,030 a year per annum actual salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0001-26-0009
Job locations
Regent Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, children, staff, volunteers and visitors within the Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness are met and maintained to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, children, staff, volunteers and visitors within the Hospice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to attached job description
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.
Employer details
Employer name
St Oswald's Hospice Ltd
Address
Regent Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
St Oswald's Hospice Ltd
Address
Regent Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
United Kingdom