Housekeeper

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join the Housekeeping Team. To apply, you must be enthusiastic, flexible, and have a passion for palliative and end of life care, have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Previous housekeeping experience is necessary. 

The role

The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing domestic cleaning and general linen service with catering support. For additional information and responsibilities, please refer to the job description. The role is on a two-week shift pattern between the hours of 07.30 and 19.30 including bank holidays and weekends.

For additional information and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.

St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

About St. Michael’s Hospice

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer. 

Our benefits

The role will attract enhancement for working weekends and bank holidays. We also offer attractive benefits and free on-site parking.

Contact

For further information and to arrange informal visits, please contact Claire Irving, on 01256 844744 or email: claire.irving@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

Closing date:                     01 November 2026

Interview date:                10 November 2026