Housekeeper

Acorns Children's Hospice are seeking a Housekeeper to assist with ensuring the housekeeping provision for our Three Counties Hospice, Worcester is delivered effectively. 

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. 

As Housekeeper, you will:

• Undertake direct cleaning and laundry duties
• Coordinate, train and supervise housekeeping volunteers
• Contribute to stock management, by ensuring effective stock rotation

About You:

• Previous experience of basic housekeeping duties including cleaning and laundry
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

What We Offer:

• £19,656 per annum (£12.60 per hour), plus enhancements for weekends (£24,570 for full time)
• 30 hours per week over 4 days
• Based in Acorns in Worcester (WR5 3EZ)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Employee gym discount scheme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 23 April 2025

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?